How Many Syllables In Mortgage?
2syllables
Mortgage has 2 syllables, mort-gage. It is a disyllabic word.
mortgage
/ˈmɔː.ɡɪdʒ/ UK /ˈmɔːr.ɡɪdʒ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, mort.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/mɔː.ɡɪdʒ/
Division By Letters
mort-gage
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mortgage
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 | m | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | ɡ | ɪ | dʒ | CVC | closed |
Why Mortgage Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ɡ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in mortgage?
Mortgage has 2 syllables, mort-gage. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmɔː.ɡɪdʒ/.
Which syllable is stressed in mortgage?
The first syllable, mort, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of mortgage?
Mortgage has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide mortgage into syllables?
By sound, mɔː.ɡɪdʒ. By letters, as a spelling guide, mort-gage.