How Many Syllables In Himalayas?
4syllables
Himalayas has 4 syllables, him-a-la-yas. It is a polysyllabic word.
himalayas
/ˌhɪm.əˈleɪ.əz/ UK /ˌhɪm.əˈleɪ.əz/ US
Himalayas can also be said with 3 syllables (UK /ˌhɪm.əˈleɪəz/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, la.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV/VC
Division By Sound
/hɪm.ə.leɪ.əz/
Division By Letters
him-a-la-yas
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Himalayas
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | h | ɪ | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | l | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 4 | – | ə | z | VC | closed |
Why Himalayas Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 3 and 4, so syllable 4 has no onset.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˌhɪm.əˈleɪ.əz/ | /ˌhɪm.əˈleɪ.əz/ | 4 |
| Also | /ˌhɪm.əˈleɪəz/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Himalayas?
Himalayas has 4 syllables, him-a-la-yas. In British English it is transcribed /ˌhɪm.əˈleɪ.əz/.
Which syllable is stressed in Himalayas?
The third syllable, la, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Himalayas?
Himalayas has the structure CVC/V/CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Himalayas into syllables?
By sound, hɪm.ə.leɪ.əz. By letters, as a spelling guide, him-a-la-yas.