How Many Syllables In Catalogue?
3syllables
Catalogue has 3 syllables, catal-o-gue. It is a trisyllabic word.
catalogue
/ˈkæt.ə.lɒɡ/ UK /ˈkæt.ə.lɔːɡ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, catal.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/kæt.ə.lɒɡ/
Division By Letters
catal-o-gue
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Catalogue
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 | k | æ | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | l | ɒ | ɡ | CVC | closed |
Why Catalogue Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in catalogue?
Catalogue has 3 syllables, catal-o-gue. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkæt.ə.lɒɡ/.
Which syllable is stressed in catalogue?
The first syllable, catal, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of catalogue?
Catalogue has the structure CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide catalogue into syllables?
By sound, kæt.ə.lɒɡ. By letters, as a spelling guide, catal-o-gue.