How Many Syllables In Entangle?
3syllables
Entangle has 3 syllables, en-tang-le. It is a trisyllabic word.
entangle
/ɪnˈtæŋ.ɡəl/ UK /ɪnˈtæŋ.ɡəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tang.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.tæŋ.ɡəl/
Division By Letters
en-tang-le
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Entangle
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 | t | æ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
| 3 | ɡ | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Entangle Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /ŋ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in entangle?
Entangle has 3 syllables, en-tang-le. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈtæŋ.ɡəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in entangle?
The second syllable, tang, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of entangle?
Entangle has the structure VC/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide entangle into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.tæŋ.ɡəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, en-tang-le.