How Many Syllables In Bangladesh?
3syllables
Bangladesh has 3 syllables, bang-la-desh. It is a trisyllabic word.
bangladesh
/ˌbæŋ.ɡləˈdeʃ/ UK /ˌbɑːŋ.ɡləˈdeʃ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, desh.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/bæŋ.ɡlə.deʃ/
Division By Letters
bang-la-desh
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Bangladesh
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 | b | æ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | ɡl | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 3 primary stress | d | e | ʃ | CVC | closed |
Why Bangladesh Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /ŋ/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Bangladesh?
Bangladesh has 3 syllables, bang-la-desh. In British English it is transcribed /ˌbæŋ.ɡləˈdeʃ/.
Which syllable is stressed in Bangladesh?
The third syllable, desh, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Bangladesh?
Bangladesh has the structure CVC/CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Bangladesh into syllables?
By sound, bæŋ.ɡlə.deʃ. By letters, as a spelling guide, bang-la-desh.