How Many Syllables In Extraordinary?
4syllables
Extraordinary has 4 syllables, ex-traor-dina-ry. It is a polysyllabic word.
extraordinary
/ɪkˈstrɔː.dɪn.ri/ UK /ɪkˈstrɔːr.də.ner.i/ US
Extraordinary can also be said with 5 syllables (UK /ˌek.strəˈɔː.dɪn.ri/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, traor.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCCV/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/ɪk.strɔː.dɪn.ri/
Division By Letters
ex-traor-dina-ry
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Extraordinary
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 | k | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | str | ɔː | – | CCCV | open |
| 3 | d | ɪ | n | CVC | closed |
| 4 | r | i | – | CV | open |
Why Extraordinary Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /str/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ɪkˈstrɔː.dɪn.ri/ | /ɪkˈstrɔːr.də.ner.i/ | 4 |
| Also | /ˌek.strəˈɔː.dɪn.ri/ | 5 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in extraordinary?
Extraordinary has 4 syllables, ex-traor-dina-ry. In British English it is transcribed /ɪkˈstrɔː.dɪn.ri/.
Which syllable is stressed in extraordinary?
The second syllable, traor, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of extraordinary?
Extraordinary has the structure VC/CCCV/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide extraordinary into syllables?
By sound, ɪk.strɔː.dɪn.ri. By letters, as a spelling guide, ex-traor-dina-ry.
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