How Many Syllables In Jakarta?
3syllables
Jakarta has 3 syllables, ja-kar-ta. It is a trisyllabic word.
jakarta
/dʒəˈkɑː.tə/ UK /dʒəˈkɑːr.t̬ə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, kar.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/dʒə.kɑː.tə/
Division By Letters
ja-kar-ta
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Jakarta
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 | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | k | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Jakarta Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Jakarta?
Jakarta has 3 syllables, ja-kar-ta. In British English it is transcribed /dʒəˈkɑː.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in Jakarta?
The second syllable, kar, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Jakarta?
Jakarta has the structure CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Jakarta into syllables?
By sound, dʒə.kɑː.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, ja-kar-ta.