How Many Syllables In Wikipedia?
5syllables
Wikipedia has 5 syllables, wik-i-pe-di-a. It is a polysyllabic word.
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/ˌwɪk.ɪˈpiː.di.ə/ UK /ˌwɪk.əˈpiː.di.ə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, pe.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV/CV/V
Division By Sound
/wɪk.ɪ.piː.di.ə/
Division By Letters
wik-i-pe-di-a
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Wikipedia
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | w | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | p | iː | – | CV | open |
| 4 | d | i | – | CV | open |
| 5 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Wikipedia Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 4 and 5, so syllable 5 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Wikipedia?
Wikipedia has 5 syllables, wik-i-pe-di-a. In British English it is transcribed /ˌwɪk.ɪˈpiː.di.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in Wikipedia?
The third syllable, pe, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Wikipedia?
Wikipedia has the structure CVC/V/CV/CV/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Wikipedia into syllables?
By sound, wɪk.ɪ.piː.di.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, wik-i-pe-di-a.