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