How Many Syllables In Giraffe?
2syllables
Giraffe has 2 syllables, gi-raffe. It is a disyllabic word.
giraffe
/dʒɪˈrɑːf/ UK /dʒəˈræf/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, raffe.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/dʒɪ.rɑːf/
Division By Letters
gi-raffe
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Giraffe
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | dʒ | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | r | ɑː | f | CVC | closed |
Why Giraffe Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in giraffe?
Giraffe has 2 syllables, gi-raffe. In British English it is transcribed /dʒɪˈrɑːf/.
Which syllable is stressed in giraffe?
The second syllable, raffe, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of giraffe?
Giraffe has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide giraffe into syllables?
By sound, dʒɪ.rɑːf. By letters, as a spelling guide, gi-raffe.