How Many Syllables In Diwali?
3syllables
Diwali has 3 syllables, di-wa-li. It is a trisyllabic word.
diwali
/dɪˈwɑː.li/ UK /dɪˈwɑː.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, wa.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/dɪ.wɑː.li/
Division By Letters
di-wa-li
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Diwali
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | d | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | w | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Diwali Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /w/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in diwali?
Diwali has 3 syllables, di-wa-li. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈwɑː.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in diwali?
The second syllable, wa, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of diwali?
Diwali has the structure CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide diwali into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.wɑː.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, di-wa-li.