How Many Syllables In Mumbai?
2syllables
Mumbai has 2 syllables, mum-bai. It is a disyllabic word.
mumbai
/mʌmˈbaɪ/ UK /mʌmˈbaɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, bai.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/mʌm.baɪ/
Division By Letters
mum-bai
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mumbai
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | m | ʌ | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | b | aɪ | – | CV | open |
Why Mumbai Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Mumbai?
Mumbai has 2 syllables, mum-bai. In British English it is transcribed /mʌmˈbaɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in Mumbai?
The second syllable, bai, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Mumbai?
Mumbai has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Mumbai into syllables?
By sound, mʌm.baɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, mum-bai.