How Many Syllables In Colleague?
2syllables
Colleague has 2 syllables, coll-eague. It is a disyllabic word.
colleague
/ˈkɒl.iːɡ/ UK /ˈkɑː.liːɡ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, coll.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/kɒl.iːɡ/
Division By Letters
coll-eague
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Colleague
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 | k | ɒ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | iː | ɡ | VC | closed |
Why Colleague Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in colleague?
Colleague has 2 syllables, coll-eague. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɒl.iːɡ/.
Which syllable is stressed in colleague?
The first syllable, coll, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of colleague?
Colleague has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide colleague into syllables?
By sound, kɒl.iːɡ. By letters, as a spelling guide, coll-eague.