How Many Syllables In Manage?
2syllables
Manage has 2 syllables, man-age. It is a disyllabic word.
manage
/ˈmæn.ɪdʒ/ UK /ˈmæn.ɪdʒ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, man.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/mæn.ɪdʒ/
Division By Letters
man-age
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Manage
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 | m | æ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | dʒ | VC | closed |
Why Manage Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in manage?
Manage has 2 syllables, man-age. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmæn.ɪdʒ/.
Which syllable is stressed in manage?
The first syllable, man, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of manage?
Manage has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide manage into syllables?
By sound, mæn.ɪdʒ. By letters, as a spelling guide, man-age.