How Many Syllables In Cambridge?
2syllables
Cambridge has 2 syllables, cam-bridge. It is a disyllabic word.
cambridge
/ˈkeɪm.brɪdʒ/ UK /ˈkeɪm.brɪdʒ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cam.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/keɪm.brɪdʒ/
Division By Letters
cam-bridge
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cambridge
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 | eɪ | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | br | ɪ | dʒ | CCVC | closed |
Why Cambridge Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /br/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Cambridge?
Cambridge has 2 syllables, cam-bridge. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkeɪm.brɪdʒ/.
Which syllable is stressed in Cambridge?
The first syllable, cam, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Cambridge?
Cambridge has the structure CVC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Cambridge into syllables?
By sound, keɪm.brɪdʒ. By letters, as a spelling guide, cam-bridge.