How Many Syllables In Khaki?
2syllables
Khaki has 2 syllables, kha-ki. It is a disyllabic word.
khaki
/ˈkɑː.ki/ UK /ˈkæk.i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, kha.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/kɑː.ki/
Division By Letters
kha-ki
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Khaki
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 | k | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | k | i | – | CV | open |
Why Khaki Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in khaki?
Khaki has 2 syllables, kha-ki. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɑː.ki/.
Which syllable is stressed in khaki?
The first syllable, kha, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of khaki?
Khaki has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide khaki into syllables?
By sound, kɑː.ki. By letters, as a spelling guide, kha-ki.