How Many Syllables In Discharge?
2syllables
Discharge has 2 syllables, di-scharge. It is a disyllabic word.
discharge
/dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒ/ UK /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, scharge.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/dɪs.tʃɑːdʒ/
Division By Letters
di-scharge
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Discharge
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | d | ɪ | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | tʃ | ɑː | dʒ | CVC | closed |
Why Discharge Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /tʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in discharge?
Discharge has 2 syllables, di-scharge. In British English it is transcribed /dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒ/.
Which syllable is stressed in discharge?
The second syllable, scharge, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of discharge?
Discharge has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide discharge into syllables?
By sound, dɪs.tʃɑːdʒ. By letters, as a spelling guide, di-scharge.