How Many Syllables In Soyinka?
3syllables
Soyinka has 3 syllables, so-yin-ka. It is a trisyllabic word.
soyinka
/ʃɔɪˈɪŋ.kɑː/ UK /ʃɔɪˈɪŋ.kɑː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, yin.
Syllable Structure
CV/VC/CV
Division By Sound
/ʃɔɪ.ɪŋ.kɑː/
Division By Letters
so-yin-ka
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Soyinka
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 | ɔɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | – | ɪ | ŋ | VC | closed |
| 3 | k | ɑː | – | CV | open |
Why Soyinka 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 /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ŋ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Soyinka?
Soyinka has 3 syllables, so-yin-ka. In British English it is transcribed /ʃɔɪˈɪŋ.kɑː/.
Which syllable is stressed in Soyinka?
The second syllable, yin, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Soyinka?
Soyinka has the structure CV/VC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Soyinka into syllables?
By sound, ʃɔɪ.ɪŋ.kɑː. By letters, as a spelling guide, so-yin-ka.