How Many Syllables In Garage?
2syllables
Garage has 2 syllables, gar-age. It is a disyllabic word.
garage
/ˈɡær.ɑːʒ/ UK /ɡəˈrɑːʒ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, gar.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ɡær.ɑːʒ/
Division By Letters
gar-age
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Garage
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 | ɡ | æ | r | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɑː | ʒ | VC | closed |
Why Garage Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈɡær.ɑːʒ/ | /ɡəˈrɑːʒ/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈɡær.ɪdʒ/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in garage?
Garage has 2 syllables, gar-age. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡær.ɑːʒ/.
Which syllable is stressed in garage?
The first syllable, gar, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of garage?
Garage has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide garage into syllables?
By sound, ɡær.ɑːʒ. By letters, as a spelling guide, gar-age.