How Many Syllables In Wastage?
2syllables
Wastage has 2 syllables, wa-stage. It is a disyllabic word.
wastage
/ˈweɪ.stɪdʒ/ UK /ˈweɪ.stɪdʒ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, wa.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/weɪ.stɪdʒ/
Division By Letters
wa-stage
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Wastage
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 | w | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | st | ɪ | dʒ | CCVC | closed |
Why Wastage Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /st/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in wastage?
Wastage has 2 syllables, wa-stage. In British English it is transcribed /ˈweɪ.stɪdʒ/.
Which syllable is stressed in wastage?
The first syllable, wa, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of wastage?
Wastage has the structure CV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide wastage into syllables?
By sound, weɪ.stɪdʒ. By letters, as a spelling guide, wa-stage.