How Many Syllables In Ordain?
2syllables
Ordain has 2 syllables, or-dain. It is a disyllabic word.
ordain
/ɔːˈdeɪn/ UK /ɔːrˈdeɪn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, dain.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɔː.deɪn/
Division By Letters
or-dain
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Ordain
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 | d | eɪ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Ordain Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in ordain?
Ordain has 2 syllables, or-dain. In British English it is transcribed /ɔːˈdeɪn/.
Which syllable is stressed in ordain?
The second syllable, dain, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of ordain?
Ordain has the structure V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide ordain into syllables?
By sound, ɔː.deɪn. By letters, as a spelling guide, or-dain.