How Many Syllables In Shawarma?
3syllables
Shawarma has 3 syllables, sha-war-ma. It is a trisyllabic word.
shawarma
/ʃəˈwɔː.mə/ UK /ʃəˈwɔːr.mə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, war.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/ʃə.wɔː.mə/
Division By Letters
sha-war-ma
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Shawarma
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ʃ | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | w | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | m | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Shawarma Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /w/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in shawarma?
Shawarma has 3 syllables, sha-war-ma. In British English it is transcribed /ʃəˈwɔː.mə/.
Which syllable is stressed in shawarma?
The second syllable, war, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of shawarma?
Shawarma has the structure CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide shawarma into syllables?
By sound, ʃə.wɔː.mə. By letters, as a spelling guide, sha-war-ma.