How Many Syllables In Rigmarole?
3syllables
Rigmarole has 3 syllables, rig-ma-role. It is a trisyllabic word.
rigmarole
/ˈrɪɡ.mə.rəʊl/ UK /ˈrɪɡ.mə.roʊl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, rig.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/rɪɡ.mə.rəʊl/
Division By Letters
rig-ma-role
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Rigmarole
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 | r | ɪ | ɡ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | m | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | r | əʊ | l | CVC | closed |
Why Rigmarole Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ɡ/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in rigmarole?
Rigmarole has 3 syllables, rig-ma-role. In British English it is transcribed /ˈrɪɡ.mə.rəʊl/.
Which syllable is stressed in rigmarole?
The first syllable, rig, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of rigmarole?
Rigmarole has the structure CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide rigmarole into syllables?
By sound, rɪɡ.mə.rəʊl. By letters, as a spelling guide, rig-ma-role.