How Many Syllables In Untangle?
3syllables
Untangle has 3 syllables, un-tang-le. It is a trisyllabic word.
untangle
/ʌnˈtæŋ.ɡəl/ UK /ʌnˈtæŋ.ɡəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tang.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ʌn.tæŋ.ɡəl/
Division By Letters
un-tang-le
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Untangle
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ʌ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | t | æ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
| 3 | ɡ | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Untangle Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ 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/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in untangle?
Untangle has 3 syllables, un-tang-le. In British English it is transcribed /ʌnˈtæŋ.ɡəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in untangle?
The second syllable, tang, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of untangle?
Untangle has the structure VC/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide untangle into syllables?
By sound, ʌn.tæŋ.ɡəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, un-tang-le.