How Many Syllables In Orangutan?
4syllables
Orangutan has 4 syllables, o-rang-u-tan. It is a polysyllabic word.
orangutan
/ɔːˈræŋ.ə.tæn/ UK /əˈræŋ.ə.tæn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, rang.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɔː.ræŋ.ə.tæn/
Division By Letters
o-rang-u-tan
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Orangutan
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɔː | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | r | æ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 4 | t | æ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Orangutan Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ 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/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in orangutan?
Orangutan has 4 syllables, o-rang-u-tan. In British English it is transcribed /ɔːˈræŋ.ə.tæn/.
Which syllable is stressed in orangutan?
The second syllable, rang, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of orangutan?
Orangutan has the structure V/CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide orangutan into syllables?
By sound, ɔː.ræŋ.ə.tæn. By letters, as a spelling guide, o-rang-u-tan.