How Many Syllables In Challenge?
2syllables
Challenge has 2 syllables, chall-enge. It is a disyllabic word.
challenge
/ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒ/ UK /ˈtʃæl.əndʒ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, chall.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VCC
Division By Sound
/tʃæl.ɪndʒ/
Division By Letters
chall-enge
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Challenge
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 | tʃ | æ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | ndʒ | VCC | closed |
Why Challenge Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in challenge?
Challenge has 2 syllables, chall-enge. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒ/.
Which syllable is stressed in challenge?
The first syllable, chall, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of challenge?
Challenge has the structure CVC/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide challenge into syllables?
By sound, tʃæl.ɪndʒ. By letters, as a spelling guide, chall-enge.