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