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