How Many Syllables In Ordinance?
3syllables
Ordinance has 3 syllables, or-di-nance. It is a trisyllabic word.
ordinance
/ˈɔː.dɪ.nəns/ UK /ˈɔːr.də.nəns/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, or.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ɔː.dɪ.nəns/
Division By Letters
or-di-nance
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Ordinance
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | – | ɔː | – | V | open |
| 2 | d | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | n | ə | ns | CVCC | closed |
Why Ordinance Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in ordinance?
Ordinance has 3 syllables, or-di-nance. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɔː.dɪ.nəns/.
Which syllable is stressed in ordinance?
The first syllable, or, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of ordinance?
Ordinance has the structure V/CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide ordinance into syllables?
By sound, ɔː.dɪ.nəns. By letters, as a spelling guide, or-di-nance.