How Many Syllables In Synagogue?
3syllables
Synagogue has 3 syllables, synag-o-gue. It is a trisyllabic word.
synagogue
/ˈsɪn.ə.ɡɒɡ/ UK /ˈsɪn.ə.ɡɑːɡ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, synag.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/sɪn.ə.ɡɒɡ/
Division By Letters
synag-o-gue
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Synagogue
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 | s | ɪ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | ɡ | ɒ | ɡ | CVC | closed |
Why Synagogue Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ɡ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in synagogue?
Synagogue has 3 syllables, synag-o-gue. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsɪn.ə.ɡɒɡ/.
Which syllable is stressed in synagogue?
The first syllable, synag, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of synagogue?
Synagogue has the structure CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide synagogue into syllables?
By sound, sɪn.ə.ɡɒɡ. By letters, as a spelling guide, synag-o-gue.