How Many Syllables In Warri?
2syllables
Warri has 2 syllables, warr-i. It is a disyllabic word.
warri
/ˈwɒr.i/ UK /ˈwɔːr.i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, warr.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/wɒr.i/
Division By Letters
warr-i
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Warri
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 | w | ɒ | r | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | i | – | V | open |
Why Warri Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Warri?
Warri has 2 syllables, warr-i. In British English it is transcribed /ˈwɒr.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in Warri?
The first syllable, warr, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Warri?
Warri has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Warri into syllables?
By sound, wɒr.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, warr-i.