How Many Syllables In Cargo?
2syllables
Cargo has 2 syllables, car-go. It is a disyllabic word.
cargo
/ˈkɑː.ɡəʊ/ UK /ˈkɑːr.ɡoʊ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, car.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/kɑː.ɡəʊ/
Division By Letters
car-go
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cargo
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 | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | ɡ | əʊ | – | CV | open |
Why Cargo Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ɡ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in cargo?
Cargo has 2 syllables, car-go. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɑː.ɡəʊ/.
Which syllable is stressed in cargo?
The first syllable, car, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of cargo?
Cargo has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide cargo into syllables?
By sound, kɑː.ɡəʊ. By letters, as a spelling guide, car-go.