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