How Many Syllables In Paella?
3syllables
Paella has 3 syllables, pa-ell-a. It is a trisyllabic word.
paella
/paɪˈel.ə/ UK /paɪˈel.ə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ell.
Syllable Structure
CV/VC/V
Division By Sound
/paɪ.el.ə/
Division By Letters
pa-ell-a
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Paella
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | p | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | – | e | l | VC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Paella Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in paella?
Paella has 3 syllables, pa-ell-a. In British English it is transcribed /paɪˈel.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in paella?
The second syllable, ell, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of paella?
Paella has the structure CV/VC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide paella into syllables?
By sound, paɪ.el.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, pa-ell-a.