How Many Syllables In Banjo?
2syllables
Banjo has 2 syllables, ban-jo. It is a disyllabic word.
banjo
/ˈbæn.dʒəʊ/ UK /ˈbæn.dʒoʊ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ban.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/bæn.dʒəʊ/
Division By Letters
ban-jo
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Banjo
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 | b | æ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | dʒ | əʊ | – | CV | open |
Why Banjo Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in banjo?
Banjo has 2 syllables, ban-jo. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbæn.dʒəʊ/.
Which syllable is stressed in banjo?
The first syllable, ban, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of banjo?
Banjo has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide banjo into syllables?
By sound, bæn.dʒəʊ. By letters, as a spelling guide, ban-jo.