How Many Syllables In Bungalow?
3syllables
Bungalow has 3 syllables, bung-a-low. It is a trisyllabic word.
bungalow
/ˈbʌŋ.ɡə.ləʊ/ UK /ˈbʌŋ.ɡə.loʊ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, bung.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/bʌŋ.ɡə.ləʊ/
Division By Letters
bung-a-low
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Bungalow
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 | b | ʌ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | ɡ | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | l | əʊ | – | CV | open |
Why Bungalow Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /ŋ/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in bungalow?
Bungalow has 3 syllables, bung-a-low. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbʌŋ.ɡə.ləʊ/.
Which syllable is stressed in bungalow?
The first syllable, bung, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of bungalow?
Bungalow has the structure CVC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide bungalow into syllables?
By sound, bʌŋ.ɡə.ləʊ. By letters, as a spelling guide, bung-a-low.