How Many Syllables In Dakar?
2syllables
Dakar has 2 syllables, dak-ar. It is a disyllabic word.
dakar
/ˈdæk.ɑː/ UK /dɑːˈkɑːr/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, dak.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/dæk.ɑː/
Division By Letters
dak-ar
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Dakar
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 | d | æ | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɑː | – | V | open |
Why Dakar Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Dakar?
Dakar has 2 syllables, dak-ar. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdæk.ɑː/.
Which syllable is stressed in Dakar?
The first syllable, dak, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Dakar?
Dakar has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Dakar into syllables?
By sound, dæk.ɑː. By letters, as a spelling guide, dak-ar.