How Many Syllables In Language?
2syllables
Language has 2 syllables, lang-uage. It is a disyllabic word.
language
/ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪdʒ/ UK /ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪdʒ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, lang.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/læŋ.ɡwɪdʒ/
Division By Letters
lang-uage
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Language
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 | l | æ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | ɡw | ɪ | dʒ | CCVC | closed |
Why Language Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /ŋ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in language?
Language has 2 syllables, lang-uage. In British English it is transcribed /ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪdʒ/.
Which syllable is stressed in language?
The first syllable, lang, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of language?
Language has the structure CVC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide language into syllables?
By sound, læŋ.ɡwɪdʒ. By letters, as a spelling guide, lang-uage.