How Many Syllables In Endanger?
3syllables
Endanger has 3 syllables, en-da-nger. It is a trisyllabic word.
endanger
/ɪnˈdeɪn.dʒə/ UK /ɪnˈdeɪn.dʒɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, da.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/ɪn.deɪn.dʒə/
Division By Letters
en-da-nger
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Endanger
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɪ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | d | eɪ | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | dʒ | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Endanger Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /dʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in endanger?
Endanger has 3 syllables, en-da-nger. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈdeɪn.dʒə/.
Which syllable is stressed in endanger?
The second syllable, da, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of endanger?
Endanger has the structure VC/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide endanger into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.deɪn.dʒə. By letters, as a spelling guide, en-da-nger.