How Many Syllables In Oligarchy?
4syllables
Oligarchy has 4 syllables, ol-i-gar-chy. It is a polysyllabic word.
oligarchy
/ˈɒl.ɪ.ɡɑː.ki/ UK /ˈɑː.lə.ɡɑːr.ki/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ol.
Syllable Structure
VC/V/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/ɒl.ɪ.ɡɑː.ki/
Division By Letters
ol-i-gar-chy
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Oligarchy
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 | l | VC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | ɡ | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 4 | k | i | – | CV | open |
Why Oligarchy Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ɡ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in oligarchy?
Oligarchy has 4 syllables, ol-i-gar-chy. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɒl.ɪ.ɡɑː.ki/.
Which syllable is stressed in oligarchy?
The first syllable, ol, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of oligarchy?
Oligarchy has the structure VC/V/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide oligarchy into syllables?
By sound, ɒl.ɪ.ɡɑː.ki. By letters, as a spelling guide, ol-i-gar-chy.