How Many Syllables In Dhaka?
2syllables
Dhaka has 2 syllables, dhak-a. It is a disyllabic word.
dhaka
/ˈdæk.ə/ UK /ˈdɑː.kə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, dhak.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/dæk.ə/
Division By Letters
dhak-a
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Dhaka
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 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Dhaka 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 Dhaka?
Dhaka has 2 syllables, dhak-a. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdæk.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in Dhaka?
The first syllable, dhak, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Dhaka?
Dhaka has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Dhaka into syllables?
By sound, dæk.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, dhak-a.