How Many Syllables In Terminology?
5syllables
Terminology has 5 syllables, ter-mi-nol-o-gy. It is a polysyllabic word.
terminology
/ˌtɜː.mɪˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/ UK /ˌtɝː.mɪˈnɑː.lə.dʒi/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, nol.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/tɜː.mɪ.nɒl.ə.dʒi/
Division By Letters
ter-mi-nol-o-gy
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Terminology
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | t | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | m | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | n | ɒ | l | CVC | closed |
| 4 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 5 | dʒ | i | – | CV | open |
Why Terminology Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Between syllables 4 and 5, /dʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in terminology?
Terminology has 5 syllables, ter-mi-nol-o-gy. In British English it is transcribed /ˌtɜː.mɪˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/.
Which syllable is stressed in terminology?
The third syllable, nol, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of terminology?
Terminology has the structure CV/CV/CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide terminology into syllables?
By sound, tɜː.mɪ.nɒl.ə.dʒi. By letters, as a spelling guide, ter-mi-nol-o-gy.
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