How Many Syllables In Meringue?
2syllables
Meringue has 2 syllables, meri-ngue. It is a disyllabic word.
meringue
/məˈræŋ/ UK /məˈræŋ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ngue.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/mə.ræŋ/
Division By Letters
meri-ngue
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Meringue
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | m | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | r | æ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
Why Meringue Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in meringue?
Meringue has 2 syllables, meri-ngue. In British English it is transcribed /məˈræŋ/.
Which syllable is stressed in meringue?
The second syllable, ngue, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of meringue?
Meringue has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide meringue into syllables?
By sound, mə.ræŋ. By letters, as a spelling guide, meri-ngue.