How Many Syllables In Kigali?
3syllables
Kigali has 3 syllables, ki-ga-li. It is a trisyllabic word.
kigali
/kɪˈɡɑː.li/ UK /kɪˈɡɑː.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ga.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/kɪ.ɡɑː.li/
Division By Letters
ki-ga-li
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Kigali
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | k | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | ɡ | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Kigali Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ɡ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Kigali?
Kigali has 3 syllables, ki-ga-li. In British English it is transcribed /kɪˈɡɑː.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in Kigali?
The second syllable, ga, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Kigali?
Kigali has the structure CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Kigali into syllables?
By sound, kɪ.ɡɑː.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, ki-ga-li.