How Many Syllables In College?
2syllables
College has 2 syllables, coll-ege. It is a disyllabic word.
college
/ˈkɒl.ɪdʒ/ UK /ˈkɑː.lɪdʒ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, coll.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/kɒl.ɪdʒ/
Division By Letters
coll-ege
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of College
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 | – | ɪ | dʒ | VC | closed |
Why College 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 college?
College has 2 syllables, coll-ege. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɒl.ɪdʒ/.
Which syllable is stressed in college?
The first syllable, coll, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of college?
College has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide college into syllables?
By sound, kɒl.ɪdʒ. By letters, as a spelling guide, coll-ege.