How Many Syllables In Flamingo?
3syllables
Flamingo has 3 syllables, fla-ming-o. It is a trisyllabic word.
flamingo
/fləˈmɪŋ.ɡəʊ/ UK /fləˈmɪŋ.ɡoʊ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ming.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/flə.mɪŋ.ɡəʊ/
Division By Letters
fla-ming-o
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Flamingo
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | fl | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | m | ɪ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
| 3 | ɡ | əʊ | – | CV | open |
Why Flamingo Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ŋ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in flamingo?
Flamingo has 3 syllables, fla-ming-o. In British English it is transcribed /fləˈmɪŋ.ɡəʊ/.
Which syllable is stressed in flamingo?
The second syllable, ming, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of flamingo?
Flamingo has the structure CCV/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide flamingo into syllables?
By sound, flə.mɪŋ.ɡəʊ. By letters, as a spelling guide, fla-ming-o.