How Many Syllables In Arbitrage?
3syllables
Arbitrage has 3 syllables, ar-bi-trage. It is a trisyllabic word.
arbitrage
/ˈɑː.bɪ.trɑːʒ/ UK /ˈɑːr.bə.trɑːʒ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ar.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/ɑː.bɪ.trɑːʒ/
Division By Letters
ar-bi-trage
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Arbitrage
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 | – | ɑː | – | V | open |
| 2 | b | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | tr | ɑː | ʒ | CCVC | closed |
Why Arbitrage Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /tr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in arbitrage?
Arbitrage has 3 syllables, ar-bi-trage. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɑː.bɪ.trɑːʒ/.
Which syllable is stressed in arbitrage?
The first syllable, ar, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of arbitrage?
Arbitrage has the structure V/CV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide arbitrage into syllables?
By sound, ɑː.bɪ.trɑːʒ. By letters, as a spelling guide, ar-bi-trage.