How Many Syllables In Avenge?
2syllables
Avenge has 2 syllables, a-venge. It is a disyllabic word.
avenge
/əˈvendʒ/ UK /əˈvendʒ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, venge.
Syllable Structure
V/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ə.vendʒ/
Division By Letters
a-venge
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Avenge
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 | v | e | ndʒ | CVCC | closed |
Why Avenge Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in avenge?
Avenge has 2 syllables, a-venge. In British English it is transcribed /əˈvendʒ/.
Which syllable is stressed in avenge?
The second syllable, venge, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of avenge?
Avenge has the structure V/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide avenge into syllables?
By sound, ə.vendʒ. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-venge.