How Many Syllables In Courage?
2syllables
Courage has 2 syllables, cour-age. It is a disyllabic word.
courage
/ˈkʌr.ɪdʒ/ UK /ˈkɝː.ɪdʒ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cour.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/kʌr.ɪdʒ/
Division By Letters
cour-age
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Courage
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 | ʌ | r | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | dʒ | VC | closed |
Why Courage Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in courage?
Courage has 2 syllables, cour-age. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkʌr.ɪdʒ/.
Which syllable is stressed in courage?
The first syllable, cour, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of courage?
Courage has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide courage into syllables?
By sound, kʌr.ɪdʒ. By letters, as a spelling guide, cour-age.