How Many Syllables In Kawasaki?
4syllables
Kawasaki has 4 syllables, ka-wa-sa-ki. It is a polysyllabic word.
kawasaki
/ˌkɑː.wəˈsɑː.ki/ UK /ˌkɑː.wəˈsɑː.ki/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, sa.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/kɑː.wə.sɑː.ki/
Division By Letters
ka-wa-sa-ki
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Kawasaki
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 | k | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | w | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | s | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 4 | k | i | – | CV | open |
Why Kawasaki Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /w/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Kawasaki?
Kawasaki has 4 syllables, ka-wa-sa-ki. In British English it is transcribed /ˌkɑː.wəˈsɑː.ki/.
Which syllable is stressed in Kawasaki?
The third syllable, sa, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Kawasaki?
Kawasaki has the structure CV/CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Kawasaki into syllables?
By sound, kɑː.wə.sɑː.ki. By letters, as a spelling guide, ka-wa-sa-ki.