How Many Syllables In Divulge?
2syllables
Divulge has 2 syllables, di-vulge. It is a disyllabic word.
divulge
/daɪˈvʌldʒ/ UK /dɪˈvʌldʒ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, vulge.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/daɪ.vʌldʒ/
Division By Letters
di-vulge
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Divulge
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 | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | v | ʌ | ldʒ | CVCC | closed |
Why Divulge Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in divulge?
Divulge has 2 syllables, di-vulge. In British English it is transcribed /daɪˈvʌldʒ/.
Which syllable is stressed in divulge?
The second syllable, vulge, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of divulge?
Divulge has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide divulge into syllables?
By sound, daɪ.vʌldʒ. By letters, as a spelling guide, di-vulge.