How Many Syllables In Baobab?
3syllables
Baobab has 3 syllables, ba-o-bab. It is a trisyllabic word.
baobab
/ˈbeɪ.əʊ.bæb/ UK /ˈbeɪ.oʊ.bæb/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ba.
Syllable Structure
CV/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/beɪ.əʊ.bæb/
Division By Letters
ba-o-bab
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Baobab
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 | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | – | əʊ | – | V | open |
| 3 | b | æ | b | CVC | closed |
Why Baobab Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in baobab?
Baobab has 3 syllables, ba-o-bab. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbeɪ.əʊ.bæb/.
Which syllable is stressed in baobab?
The first syllable, ba, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of baobab?
Baobab has the structure CV/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide baobab into syllables?
By sound, beɪ.əʊ.bæb. By letters, as a spelling guide, ba-o-bab.