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