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