How Many Syllables In Hostage?
2syllables
Hostage has 2 syllables, hos-tage. It is a disyllabic word.
hostage
/ˈhɒs.tɪdʒ/ UK /ˈhɑːs.tɪdʒ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, hos.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/hɒs.tɪdʒ/
Division By Letters
hos-tage
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hostage
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 | h | ɒ | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ɪ | dʒ | CVC | closed |
Why Hostage Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in hostage?
Hostage has 2 syllables, hos-tage. In British English it is transcribed /ˈhɒs.tɪdʒ/.
Which syllable is stressed in hostage?
The first syllable, hos, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hostage?
Hostage has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hostage into syllables?
By sound, hɒs.tɪdʒ. By letters, as a spelling guide, hos-tage.