How Many Syllables In Senegal?
3syllables
Senegal has 3 syllables, sen-e-gal. It is a trisyllabic word.
senegal
/ˌsen.ɪˈɡɔːl/ UK /ˌsen.əˈɡɑːl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, gal.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/sen.ɪ.ɡɔːl/
Division By Letters
sen-e-gal
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Senegal
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 | s | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | ɡ | ɔː | l | CVC | closed |
Why Senegal Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ɡ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Senegal?
Senegal has 3 syllables, sen-e-gal. In British English it is transcribed /ˌsen.ɪˈɡɔːl/.
Which syllable is stressed in Senegal?
The third syllable, gal, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Senegal?
Senegal has the structure CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Senegal into syllables?
By sound, sen.ɪ.ɡɔːl. By letters, as a spelling guide, sen-e-gal.