How Many Syllables In August?
2syllables
August has 2 syllables, au-gust. It is a disyllabic word.
august
/ˈɔː.ɡəst/ UK /ˈɔː.ɡəst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, au.
Syllable Structure
V/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ɔː.ɡəst/
Division By Letters
au-gust
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of August
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 | ɡ | ə | st | CVCC | closed |
Why August Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ɡ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Month (August) | /ˈɔː.ɡəst/ | /ˈɔː.ɡəst/ | 2 |
| Adjective | /ɔːˈɡʌst/ | /ɔːˈɡʌst/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in august?
August has 2 syllables, au-gust. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɔː.ɡəst/.
Which syllable is stressed in august?
The first syllable, au, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of august?
August has the structure V/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide august into syllables?
By sound, ɔː.ɡəst. By letters, as a spelling guide, au-gust.