How Many Syllables In Judgment?
2syllables
Judgment has 2 syllables, judg-ment. It is a disyllabic word.
judgment
/ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt/ UK /ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, judg.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/dʒʌdʒ.mənt/
Division By Letters
judg-ment
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Judgment
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 Judgment 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 judgment?
Judgment has 2 syllables, judg-ment. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in judgment?
The first syllable, judg, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of judgment?
Judgment has the structure CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide judgment into syllables?
By sound, dʒʌdʒ.mənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, judg-ment.