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