How Many Syllables In Converge?
2syllables
Converge has 2 syllables, con-verge. It is a disyllabic word.
converge
/kənˈvɜːdʒ/ UK /kənˈvɝːdʒ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, verge.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/kən.vɜːdʒ/
Division By Letters
con-verge
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Converge
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | k | ə | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | v | ɜː | dʒ | CVC | closed |
Why Converge Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in converge?
Converge has 2 syllables, con-verge. In British English it is transcribed /kənˈvɜːdʒ/.
Which syllable is stressed in converge?
The second syllable, verge, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of converge?
Converge has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide converge into syllables?
By sound, kən.vɜːdʒ. By letters, as a spelling guide, con-verge.