How Many Syllables In Surcharge?
2syllables
Surcharge has 2 syllables, sur-charge. It is a disyllabic word.
surcharge
/ˈsɜː.tʃɑːdʒ/ UK /ˈsɝː.tʃɑːrdʒ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, sur.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/sɜː.tʃɑːdʒ/
Division By Letters
sur-charge
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Surcharge
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 | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | tʃ | ɑː | dʒ | CVC | closed |
Why Surcharge Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /tʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in surcharge?
Surcharge has 2 syllables, sur-charge. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsɜː.tʃɑːdʒ/.
Which syllable is stressed in surcharge?
The first syllable, sur, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of surcharge?
Surcharge has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide surcharge into syllables?
By sound, sɜː.tʃɑːdʒ. By letters, as a spelling guide, sur-charge.