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