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