How Many Syllables In Voyager?
3syllables
Voyager has 3 syllables, vo-ya-ger. It is a trisyllabic word.
voyager
/ˈvɔɪ.ə.dʒə/ UK /ˈvɔɪ.ə.dʒɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, vo.
Syllable Structure
CV/V/CV
Division By Sound
/vɔɪ.ə.dʒə/
Division By Letters
vo-ya-ger
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Voyager
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 | v | ɔɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | dʒ | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Voyager Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /dʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in voyager?
Voyager has 3 syllables, vo-ya-ger. In British English it is transcribed /ˈvɔɪ.ə.dʒə/.
Which syllable is stressed in voyager?
The first syllable, vo, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of voyager?
Voyager has the structure CV/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide voyager into syllables?
By sound, vɔɪ.ə.dʒə. By letters, as a spelling guide, vo-ya-ger.