How Many Syllables In Analogy?
4syllables
Analogy has 4 syllables, a-nal-o-gy. It is a polysyllabic word.
analogy
/əˈnæl.ə.dʒi/ UK /əˈnæl.ə.dʒi/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, nal.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/ə.næl.ə.dʒi/
Division By Letters
a-nal-o-gy
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Analogy
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | n | æ | l | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 4 | dʒ | i | – | CV | open |
Why Analogy Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /dʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in analogy?
Analogy has 4 syllables, a-nal-o-gy. In British English it is transcribed /əˈnæl.ə.dʒi/.
Which syllable is stressed in analogy?
The second syllable, nal, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of analogy?
Analogy has the structure V/CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide analogy into syllables?
By sound, ə.næl.ə.dʒi. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-nal-o-gy.