How Many Syllables In Charade?
2syllables
Charade has 2 syllables, cha-rade. It is a disyllabic word.
charade
/ʃəˈrɑːd/ UK /ʃəˈreɪd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, rade.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ʃə.rɑːd/
Division By Letters
cha-rade
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Charade
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ʃ | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | r | ɑː | d | CVC | closed |
Why Charade Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in charade?
Charade has 2 syllables, cha-rade. In British English it is transcribed /ʃəˈrɑːd/.
Which syllable is stressed in charade?
The second syllable, rade, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of charade?
Charade has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide charade into syllables?
By sound, ʃə.rɑːd. By letters, as a spelling guide, cha-rade.