How Many Syllables In Ledger?
2syllables
Ledger has 2 syllables, ledg-er. It is a disyllabic word.
ledger
/ˈledʒ.ə/ UK /ˈledʒ.ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ledg.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/ledʒ.ə/
Division By Letters
ledg-er
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Ledger
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 | e | dʒ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Ledger Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /dʒ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in ledger?
Ledger has 2 syllables, ledg-er. In British English it is transcribed /ˈledʒ.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in ledger?
The first syllable, ledg, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of ledger?
Ledger has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide ledger into syllables?
By sound, ledʒ.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, ledg-er.