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