How Many Syllables In Ordinary?
4syllables
Ordinary has 4 syllables, or-din-ar-y. It is a polysyllabic word.
ordinary
/ˈɔː.dɪn.ər.i/ UK /ˈɔːr.dən.er.i/ US
Ordinary can also be said with 3 syllables (UK /ˈɔː.dən.ri/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, or.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/VC/V
Division By Sound
/ɔː.dɪn.ər.i/
Division By Letters
or-din-ar-y
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Ordinary
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 | – | ɔː | – | V | open |
| 2 | d | ɪ | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | r | VC | closed |
| 4 | – | i | – | V | open |
Why Ordinary Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 ends in /n/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
- Syllable 3 ends in /r/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈɔː.dɪn.ər.i/ | /ˈɔːr.dən.er.i/ | 4 |
| Also | /ˈɔː.dən.ri/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in ordinary?
Ordinary has 4 syllables, or-din-ar-y. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɔː.dɪn.ər.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in ordinary?
The first syllable, or, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of ordinary?
Ordinary has the structure V/CVC/VC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide ordinary into syllables?
By sound, ɔː.dɪn.ər.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, or-din-ar-y.