How Many Syllables In Rectangle?
3syllables
Rectangle has 3 syllables, rec-ta-ngle. It is a trisyllabic word.
rectangle
/ˈrek.tæŋ.ɡəl/ UK /ˈrek.tæŋ.ɡəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, rec.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/rek.tæŋ.ɡəl/
Division By Letters
rec-ta-ngle
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Rectangle
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 | r | e | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | æ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
| 3 | ɡ | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Rectangle Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ɡ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in rectangle?
Rectangle has 3 syllables, rec-ta-ngle. In British English it is transcribed /ˈrek.tæŋ.ɡəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in rectangle?
The first syllable, rec, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of rectangle?
Rectangle has the structure CVC/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide rectangle into syllables?
By sound, rek.tæŋ.ɡəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, rec-ta-ngle.