How Many Syllables In Awolowo?
4syllables
Awolowo has 4 syllables, a-wol-o-wo. It is a polysyllabic word.
awolowo
/ɑːˈwɒl.ɒ.wəʊ/ UK /ɑːˈwɑː.lɑː.woʊ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, wol.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/ɑː.wɒl.ɒ.wəʊ/
Division By Letters
a-wol-o-wo
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Awolowo
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɑː | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | w | ɒ | l | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɒ | – | V | open |
| 4 | w | əʊ | – | CV | open |
Why Awolowo Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /w/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /w/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Awolowo?
Awolowo has 4 syllables, a-wol-o-wo. In British English it is transcribed /ɑːˈwɒl.ɒ.wəʊ/.
Which syllable is stressed in Awolowo?
The second syllable, wol, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Awolowo?
Awolowo has the structure V/CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Awolowo into syllables?
By sound, ɑː.wɒl.ɒ.wəʊ. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-wol-o-wo.