How Many Syllables In Embargo?
3syllables
Embargo has 3 syllables, em-bar-go. It is a trisyllabic word.
embargo
/ɪmˈbɑː.ɡəʊ/ UK /ɪmˈbɑːr.ɡoʊ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, bar.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/ɪm.bɑː.ɡəʊ/
Division By Letters
em-bar-go
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Embargo
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɪ | m | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | b | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | ɡ | əʊ | – | CV | open |
Why Embargo Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ɡ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in embargo?
Embargo has 3 syllables, em-bar-go. In British English it is transcribed /ɪmˈbɑː.ɡəʊ/.
Which syllable is stressed in embargo?
The second syllable, bar, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of embargo?
Embargo has the structure VC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide embargo into syllables?
By sound, ɪm.bɑː.ɡəʊ. By letters, as a spelling guide, em-bar-go.