How Many Syllables In Antelope?
3syllables
Antelope has 3 syllables, an-te-lope. It is a trisyllabic word.
antelope
/ˈæn.tɪ.ləʊp/ UK /ˈæn.t̬ə.loʊp/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, an.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/æn.tɪ.ləʊp/
Division By Letters
an-te-lope
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Antelope
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 | – | æ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 | t | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | l | əʊ | p | CVC | closed |
Why Antelope Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in antelope?
Antelope has 3 syllables, an-te-lope. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæn.tɪ.ləʊp/.
Which syllable is stressed in antelope?
The first syllable, an, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of antelope?
Antelope has the structure VC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide antelope into syllables?
By sound, æn.tɪ.ləʊp. By letters, as a spelling guide, an-te-lope.