How Many Syllables In Pakistani?
4syllables
Pakistani has 4 syllables, pa-ki-sta-ni. It is a polysyllabic word.
pakistani
/ˌpɑː.kɪˈstɑː.ni/ UK /ˌpæk.ɪˈstɑː.ni/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, sta.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CCV/CV
Division By Sound
/pɑː.kɪ.stɑː.ni/
Division By Letters
pa-ki-sta-ni
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Pakistani
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 | p | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | k | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | st | ɑː | – | CCV | open |
| 4 | n | i | – | CV | open |
Why Pakistani Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /st/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Pakistani?
Pakistani has 4 syllables, pa-ki-sta-ni. In British English it is transcribed /ˌpɑː.kɪˈstɑː.ni/.
Which syllable is stressed in Pakistani?
The third syllable, sta, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Pakistani?
Pakistani has the structure CV/CV/CCV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Pakistani into syllables?
By sound, pɑː.kɪ.stɑː.ni. By letters, as a spelling guide, pa-ki-sta-ni.