How Many Syllables In Koala?
3syllables
Koala has 3 syllables, ko-a-la. It is a trisyllabic word.
koala
/kəʊˈɑː.lə/ UK /koʊˈɑː.lə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, a.
Syllable Structure
CV/V/CV
Division By Sound
/kəʊ.ɑː.lə/
Division By Letters
ko-a-la
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Koala
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 | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | – | ɑː | – | V | open |
| 3 | l | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Koala Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in koala?
Koala has 3 syllables, ko-a-la. In British English it is transcribed /kəʊˈɑː.lə/.
Which syllable is stressed in koala?
The second syllable, a, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of koala?
Koala has the structure CV/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide koala into syllables?
By sound, kəʊ.ɑː.lə. By letters, as a spelling guide, ko-a-la.