How Many Syllables In Bandage?
2syllables
Bandage has 2 syllables, ban-dage. It is a disyllabic word.
bandage
/ˈbæn.dɪdʒ/ UK /ˈbæn.dɪdʒ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ban.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/bæn.dɪdʒ/
Division By Letters
ban-dage
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Bandage
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 | b | æ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | d | ɪ | dʒ | CVC | closed |
Why Bandage Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in bandage?
Bandage has 2 syllables, ban-dage. In British English it is transcribed /ˈbæn.dɪdʒ/.
Which syllable is stressed in bandage?
The first syllable, ban, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of bandage?
Bandage has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide bandage into syllables?
By sound, bæn.dɪdʒ. By letters, as a spelling guide, ban-dage.