How Many Syllables In Average?
2syllables
Average has 2 syllables, ave-rage. It is a disyllabic word.
average
/ˈæv.rɪdʒ/ UK /ˈæv.rɪdʒ/ US
Average can also be said with 3 syllables (UK /ˈæv.ər.ɪdʒ/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ave.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/æv.rɪdʒ/
Division By Letters
ave-rage
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Average
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 | – | æ | v | VC | closed |
| 2 | r | ɪ | dʒ | CVC | closed |
Why Average Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /v/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈæv.rɪdʒ/ | /ˈæv.rɪdʒ/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈæv.ər.ɪdʒ/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in average?
Average has 2 syllables, ave-rage. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæv.rɪdʒ/.
Which syllable is stressed in average?
The first syllable, ave, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of average?
Average has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide average into syllables?
By sound, æv.rɪdʒ. By letters, as a spelling guide, ave-rage.