How Many Syllables In Endangered?
3syllables
Endangered has 3 syllables, en-da-ngered. It is a trisyllabic word.
endangered
/ɪnˈdeɪn.dʒəd/ UK /ɪnˈdeɪn.dʒɚd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, da.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.deɪn.dʒəd/
Division By Letters
en-da-ngered
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Endangered
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 | d | CVC | closed |
Why Endangered 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 endangered?
Endangered has 3 syllables, en-da-ngered. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈdeɪn.dʒəd/.
Which syllable is stressed in endangered?
The second syllable, da, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of endangered?
Endangered has the structure VC/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide endangered into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.deɪn.dʒəd. By letters, as a spelling guide, en-da-ngered.