How Many Syllables In Canadian?
4syllables
Canadian has 4 syllables, ca-na-di-an. It is a polysyllabic word.
canadian
/kəˈneɪ.di.ən/ UK /kəˈneɪ.di.ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, na.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV/VC
Division By Sound
/kə.neɪ.di.ən/
Division By Letters
ca-na-di-an
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Canadian
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | k | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | n | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | d | i | – | CV | open |
| 4 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Canadian Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 3 and 4, so syllable 4 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Canadian?
Canadian has 4 syllables, ca-na-di-an. In British English it is transcribed /kəˈneɪ.di.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in Canadian?
The second syllable, na, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Canadian?
Canadian has the structure CV/CV/CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Canadian into syllables?
By sound, kə.neɪ.di.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, ca-na-di-an.