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