How Many Syllables In Deluge?
2syllables
Deluge has 2 syllables, del-uge. It is a disyllabic word.
deluge
/ˈdel.juːdʒ/ UK /ˈdel.juːdʒ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, del.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/del.juːdʒ/
Division By Letters
del-uge
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Deluge
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 | e | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | j | uː | dʒ | CVC | closed |
Why Deluge Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in deluge?
Deluge has 2 syllables, del-uge. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdel.juːdʒ/.
Which syllable is stressed in deluge?
The first syllable, del, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of deluge?
Deluge has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide deluge into syllables?
By sound, del.juːdʒ. By letters, as a spelling guide, del-uge.