How Many Syllables In Judgement?
2syllables
Judgement has 2 syllables, jud-gement. It is a disyllabic word.
judgement
/ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt/ UK /ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, jud.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/dʒʌdʒ.mənt/
Division By Letters
jud-gement
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Judgement
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 | dʒ | ʌ | dʒ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | m | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Judgement Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /dʒ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in judgement?
Judgement has 2 syllables, jud-gement. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in judgement?
The first syllable, jud, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of judgement?
Judgement has the structure CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide judgement into syllables?
By sound, dʒʌdʒ.mənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, jud-gement.