How Many Syllables In Analogue?
3syllables
Analogue has 3 syllables, anal-o-gue. It is a trisyllabic word.
analogue
/ˈæn.ə.lɒɡ/ UK /ˈæn.ə.lɔːɡ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, anal.
Syllable Structure
VC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/æn.ə.lɒɡ/
Division By Letters
anal-o-gue
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Analogue
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 | – | æ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | l | ɒ | ɡ | CVC | closed |
Why Analogue Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in analogue?
Analogue has 3 syllables, anal-o-gue. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæn.ə.lɒɡ/.
Which syllable is stressed in analogue?
The first syllable, anal, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of analogue?
Analogue has the structure VC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide analogue into syllables?
By sound, æn.ə.lɒɡ. By letters, as a spelling guide, anal-o-gue.