How Many Syllables In Kangaroo?
3syllables
Kangaroo has 3 syllables, kang-a-roo. It is a trisyllabic word.
kangaroo
/ˌkæŋ.ɡəˈruː/ UK /ˌkæŋ.ɡəˈruː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, roo.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/kæŋ.ɡə.ruː/
Division By Letters
kang-a-roo
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Kangaroo
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 | k | æ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | ɡ | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | r | uː | – | CV | open |
Why Kangaroo Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /ŋ/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in kangaroo?
Kangaroo has 3 syllables, kang-a-roo. In British English it is transcribed /ˌkæŋ.ɡəˈruː/.
Which syllable is stressed in kangaroo?
The third syllable, roo, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of kangaroo?
Kangaroo has the structure CVC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide kangaroo into syllables?
By sound, kæŋ.ɡə.ruː. By letters, as a spelling guide, kang-a-roo.