How Many Syllables In Zambia?
3syllables
Zambia has 3 syllables, zam-bi-a. It is a trisyllabic word.
zambia
/ˈzæm.bi.ə/ UK /ˈzæm.bi.ə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, zam.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/V
Division By Sound
/zæm.bi.ə/
Division By Letters
zam-bi-a
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Zambia
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 | z | æ | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | b | i | – | CV | open |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Zambia Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Zambia?
Zambia has 3 syllables, zam-bi-a. In British English it is transcribed /ˈzæm.bi.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in Zambia?
The first syllable, zam, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Zambia?
Zambia has the structure CVC/CV/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Zambia into syllables?
By sound, zæm.bi.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, zam-bi-a.