How Many Syllables In Storage?
2syllables
Storage has 2 syllables, sto-rage. It is a disyllabic word.
storage
/ˈstɔː.rɪdʒ/ UK /ˈstɔːr.ɪdʒ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sto.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/stɔː.rɪdʒ/
Division By Letters
sto-rage
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Storage
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 | st | ɔː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | r | ɪ | dʒ | CVC | closed |
Why Storage Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in storage?
Storage has 2 syllables, sto-rage. In British English it is transcribed /ˈstɔː.rɪdʒ/.
Which syllable is stressed in storage?
The first syllable, sto, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of storage?
Storage has the structure CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide storage into syllables?
By sound, stɔː.rɪdʒ. By letters, as a spelling guide, sto-rage.