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