How Many Syllables In Enrage?
2syllables
Enrage has 2 syllables, en-rage. It is a disyllabic word.
enrage
/ɪnˈreɪdʒ/ UK /ɪnˈreɪdʒ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, rage.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.reɪdʒ/
Division By Letters
en-rage
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Enrage
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 | r | eɪ | dʒ | CVC | closed |
Why Enrage 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 enrage?
Enrage has 2 syllables, en-rage. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈreɪdʒ/.
Which syllable is stressed in enrage?
The second syllable, rage, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of enrage?
Enrage has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide enrage into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.reɪdʒ. By letters, as a spelling guide, en-rage.