How Many Syllables In Appendage?
3syllables
Appendage has 3 syllables, a-ppen-dage. It is a trisyllabic word.
appendage
/əˈpen.dɪdʒ/ UK /əˈpen.dɪdʒ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ppen.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ə.pen.dɪdʒ/
Division By Letters
a-ppen-dage
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Appendage
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | p | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | d | ɪ | dʒ | CVC | closed |
Why Appendage Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in appendage?
Appendage has 3 syllables, a-ppen-dage. In British English it is transcribed /əˈpen.dɪdʒ/.
Which syllable is stressed in appendage?
The second syllable, ppen, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of appendage?
Appendage has the structure V/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide appendage into syllables?
By sound, ə.pen.dɪdʒ. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-ppen-dage.