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