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