How Many Syllables In NGO?
3syllables
NGO has 3 syllables, en-dʒiː-əʊ. It is a trisyllabic word.
endʒiːəʊ
/ˌen.dʒiːˈəʊ/ UK /ˌen.dʒiːˈoʊ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, əʊ.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/V
Division By Sound
/en.dʒiː.əʊ/
Division By Letters
The spelling does not split cleanly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of NGO
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 | – | e | n | VC | closed |
| 2 | dʒ | iː | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | – | əʊ | – | V | open |
Why NGO Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in NGO?
NGO has 3 syllables, en-dʒiː-əʊ. In British English it is transcribed /ˌen.dʒiːˈəʊ/.
Which syllable is stressed in NGO?
The third syllable, əʊ, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of NGO?
NGO has the structure VC/CV/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide NGO into syllables?
By sound, en.dʒiː.əʊ. By letters, as a spelling guide, the spelling does not split cleanly.