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