How Many Syllables In Scavenger?
3syllables
Scavenger has 3 syllables, scav-e-nger. It is a trisyllabic word.
scavenger
/ˈskæv.ən.dʒə/ UK /ˈskæv.ən.dʒɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, scav.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/VC/CV
Division By Sound
/skæv.ən.dʒə/
Division By Letters
scav-e-nger
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Scavenger
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 | sk | æ | v | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
| 3 | dʒ | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Scavenger Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /v/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /dʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in scavenger?
Scavenger has 3 syllables, scav-e-nger. In British English it is transcribed /ˈskæv.ən.dʒə/.
Which syllable is stressed in scavenger?
The first syllable, scav, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of scavenger?
Scavenger has the structure CCVC/VC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide scavenger into syllables?
By sound, skæv.ən.dʒə. By letters, as a spelling guide, scav-e-nger.