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