How Many Syllables In Jollof?
2syllables
Jollof has 2 syllables, joll-of. It is a disyllabic word.
jollof
/ˈdʒɒl.ɒf/ UK /ˈdʒɑː.lɑːf/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, joll.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/dʒɒl.ɒf/
Division By Letters
joll-of
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Jollof
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | dʒ | ɒ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɒ | f | VC | closed |
Why Jollof Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in jollof?
Jollof has 2 syllables, joll-of. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdʒɒl.ɒf/.
Which syllable is stressed in jollof?
The first syllable, joll, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of jollof?
Jollof has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide jollof into syllables?
By sound, dʒɒl.ɒf. By letters, as a spelling guide, joll-of.