How Many Syllables In Danger?
2syllables
Danger has 2 syllables, da-nger. It is a disyllabic word.
danger
/ˈdeɪn.dʒə/ UK /ˈdeɪn.dʒɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, da.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/deɪn.dʒə/
Division By Letters
da-nger
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Danger
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 | eɪ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | dʒ | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Danger Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /dʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in danger?
Danger has 2 syllables, da-nger. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdeɪn.dʒə/.
Which syllable is stressed in danger?
The first syllable, da, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of danger?
Danger has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide danger into syllables?
By sound, deɪn.dʒə. By letters, as a spelling guide, da-nger.