How Many Syllables In Entourage?
3syllables
Entourage has 3 syllables, en-tou-rage. It is a trisyllabic word.
entourage
/ˈɒn.tʊ.rɑːʒ/ UK /ˌɑːn.t̬ʊˈrɑːʒ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, en.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɒn.tʊ.rɑːʒ/
Division By Letters
en-tou-rage
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Entourage
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 | – | ɒ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 | t | ʊ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | r | ɑː | ʒ | CVC | closed |
Why Entourage Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in entourage?
Entourage has 3 syllables, en-tou-rage. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɒn.tʊ.rɑːʒ/.
Which syllable is stressed in entourage?
The first syllable, en, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of entourage?
Entourage has the structure VC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide entourage into syllables?
By sound, ɒn.tʊ.rɑːʒ. By letters, as a spelling guide, en-tou-rage.