How Many Syllables In Adidas?
3syllables
Adidas has 3 syllables, ad-i-das. It is a trisyllabic word.
adidas
/ˈæd.ɪ.dæs/ UK /ˈɑː.di.dɑːs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ad.
Syllable Structure
VC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/æd.ɪ.dæs/
Division By Letters
ad-i-das
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Adidas
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | – | æ | d | VC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | d | æ | s | CVC | closed |
Why Adidas Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /d/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈæd.ɪ.dæs/ | /ˈɑː.di.dɑːs/ | 3 |
| Also | /əˈdiː.dəs/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Adidas?
Adidas has 3 syllables, ad-i-das. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæd.ɪ.dæs/.
Which syllable is stressed in Adidas?
The first syllable, ad, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Adidas?
Adidas has the structure VC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Adidas into syllables?
By sound, æd.ɪ.dæs. By letters, as a spelling guide, ad-i-das.