How Many Syllables In Nasarawa?
4syllables
Nasarawa has 4 syllables, nas-a-ra-wa. It is a polysyllabic word.
nasarawa
/ˌnæs.əˈrɑː.wə/ UK /ˌnɑː.səˈrɑː.wə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, ra.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/næs.ə.rɑː.wə/
Division By Letters
nas-a-ra-wa
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Nasarawa
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | n | æ | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | r | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 4 | w | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Nasarawa Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /w/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Nasarawa?
Nasarawa has 4 syllables, nas-a-ra-wa. In British English it is transcribed /ˌnæs.əˈrɑː.wə/.
Which syllable is stressed in Nasarawa?
The third syllable, ra, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Nasarawa?
Nasarawa has the structure CVC/V/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Nasarawa into syllables?
By sound, næs.ə.rɑː.wə. By letters, as a spelling guide, nas-a-ra-wa.