How Many Syllables In Triangle?
3syllables
Triangle has 3 syllables, tri-a-ngle. It is a trisyllabic word.
triangle
/ˈtraɪ.æŋ.ɡəl/ UK /ˈtraɪ.æŋ.ɡəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, tri.
Syllable Structure
CCV/VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/traɪ.æŋ.ɡəl/
Division By Letters
tri-a-ngle
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Triangle
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 | tr | aɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | – | æ | ŋ | VC | closed |
| 3 | ɡ | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Triangle Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ɡ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in triangle?
Triangle has 3 syllables, tri-a-ngle. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtraɪ.æŋ.ɡəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in triangle?
The first syllable, tri, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of triangle?
Triangle has the structure CCV/VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide triangle into syllables?
By sound, traɪ.æŋ.ɡəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, tri-a-ngle.