How Many Syllables In Ostrich?
2syllables
Ostrich has 2 syllables, os-trich. It is a disyllabic word.
ostrich
/ˈɒs.trɪtʃ/ UK /ˈɑː.strɪtʃ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, os.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/ɒs.trɪtʃ/
Division By Letters
os-trich
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Ostrich
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 | – | ɒ | s | VC | closed |
| 2 | tr | ɪ | tʃ | CCVC | closed |
Why Ostrich Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in ostrich?
Ostrich has 2 syllables, os-trich. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɒs.trɪtʃ/.
Which syllable is stressed in ostrich?
The first syllable, os, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of ostrich?
Ostrich has the structure VC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide ostrich into syllables?
By sound, ɒs.trɪtʃ. By letters, as a spelling guide, os-trich.