How Many Syllables In Tesla?
2syllables
Tesla has 2 syllables, tes-la. It is a disyllabic word.
tesla
/ˈtez.lə/ UK /ˈtez.lə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, tes.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/tez.lə/
Division By Letters
tes-la
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Tesla
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 | t | e | z | CVC | closed |
| 2 | l | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Tesla Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /z/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Tesla?
Tesla has 2 syllables, tes-la. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtez.lə/.
Which syllable is stressed in Tesla?
The first syllable, tes, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Tesla?
Tesla has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Tesla into syllables?
By sound, tez.lə. By letters, as a spelling guide, tes-la.