How Many Syllables In Angelic?
3syllables
Angelic has 3 syllables, a-ngel-ic. It is a trisyllabic word.
angelic
/ænˈdʒel.ɪk/ UK /ænˈdʒel.ɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ngel.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/æn.dʒel.ɪk/
Division By Letters
a-ngel-ic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Angelic
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | æ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | dʒ | e | l | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | k | VC | closed |
Why Angelic Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /dʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in angelic?
Angelic has 3 syllables, a-ngel-ic. In British English it is transcribed /ænˈdʒel.ɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in angelic?
The second syllable, ngel, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of angelic?
Angelic has the structure VC/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide angelic into syllables?
By sound, æn.dʒel.ɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-ngel-ic.