How Many Syllables In Original?
4syllables
Original has 4 syllables, o-rig-i-nal. It is a polysyllabic word.
original
/əˈrɪdʒ.ɪ.nəl/ UK /əˈrɪdʒ.ə.nəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, rig.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ə.rɪdʒ.ɪ.nəl/
Division By Letters
o-rig-i-nal
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Original
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | r | ɪ | dʒ | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 4 | n | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Original Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /dʒ/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in original?
Original has 4 syllables, o-rig-i-nal. In British English it is transcribed /əˈrɪdʒ.ɪ.nəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in original?
The second syllable, rig, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of original?
Original has the structure V/CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide original into syllables?
By sound, ə.rɪdʒ.ɪ.nəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, o-rig-i-nal.
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