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