How Many Syllables In Shortage?
2syllables
Shortage has 2 syllables, shor-tage. It is a disyllabic word.
shortage
/ˈʃɔː.tɪdʒ/ UK /ˈʃɔːr.t̬ɪdʒ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, shor.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ʃɔː.tɪdʒ/
Division By Letters
shor-tage
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Shortage
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 | ʃ | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | t | ɪ | dʒ | CVC | closed |
Why Shortage Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in shortage?
Shortage has 2 syllables, shor-tage. In British English it is transcribed /ˈʃɔː.tɪdʒ/.
Which syllable is stressed in shortage?
The first syllable, shor, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of shortage?
Shortage has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide shortage into syllables?
By sound, ʃɔː.tɪdʒ. By letters, as a spelling guide, shor-tage.