How Many Syllables In Upstage?
2syllables
Upstage has 2 syllables, up-stage. It is a disyllabic word.
upstage
/ˌʌpˈsteɪdʒ/ UK /ˌʌpˈsteɪdʒ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, stage.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/ʌp.steɪdʒ/
Division By Letters
up-stage
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Upstage
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | ʌ | p | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | st | eɪ | dʒ | CCVC | closed |
Why Upstage Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in upstage?
Upstage has 2 syllables, up-stage. In British English it is transcribed /ˌʌpˈsteɪdʒ/.
Which syllable is stressed in upstage?
The second syllable, stage, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of upstage?
Upstage has the structure VC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide upstage into syllables?
By sound, ʌp.steɪdʒ. By letters, as a spelling guide, up-stage.