How Many Syllables In E.g.?
2syllables
E.g. has 2 syllables, iː-dʒiː. It is a disyllabic word.
iːdʒiː
/ˌiːˈdʒiː/ UK /ˌiːˈdʒiː/ US
E.g. can also be said with 4 syllables (UK /fɔː.ɪɡˈzɑːm.pəl/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, dʒiː.
Syllable Structure
V/CV
Division By Sound
/iː.dʒiː/
Division By Letters
The spelling does not split cleanly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of E.g.
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | iː | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | dʒ | iː | – | CV | open |
Why E.g. Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /dʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spelt out | /ˌiːˈdʒiː/ | /ˌiːˈdʒiː/ | 2 |
| Read as "for example" | /fɔː.ɪɡˈzɑːm.pəl/ | /fɔːr.ɪɡˈzæm.pəl/ | 4 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in e.g.?
E.g. has 2 syllables, iː-dʒiː. In British English it is transcribed /ˌiːˈdʒiː/.
Which syllable is stressed in e.g.?
The second syllable, dʒiː, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of e.g.?
E.g. has the structure V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide e.g. into syllables?
By sound, iː.dʒiː. By letters, as a spelling guide, the spelling does not split cleanly.