How Many Syllables In Widget?
2syllables
Widget has 2 syllables, widg-et. It is a disyllabic word.
widget
/ˈwɪdʒ.ɪt/ UK /ˈwɪdʒ.ɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, widg.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/wɪdʒ.ɪt/
Division By Letters
widg-et
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Widget
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 | ɪ | dʒ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | t | VC | closed |
Why Widget Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /dʒ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in widget?
Widget has 2 syllables, widg-et. In British English it is transcribed /ˈwɪdʒ.ɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in widget?
The first syllable, widg, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of widget?
Widget has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide widget into syllables?
By sound, wɪdʒ.ɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, widg-et.