How Many Syllables In Overcharge?
3syllables
Overcharge has 3 syllables, o-ver-charge. It is a trisyllabic word.
overcharge
/ˌəʊ.vəˈtʃɑːdʒ/ UK /ˌoʊ.vɚˈtʃɑːrdʒ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, charge.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/əʊ.və.tʃɑːdʒ/
Division By Letters
o-ver-charge
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Overcharge
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 | – | əʊ | – | V | open |
| 2 | v | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | tʃ | ɑː | dʒ | CVC | closed |
Why Overcharge Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /tʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in overcharge?
Overcharge has 3 syllables, o-ver-charge. In British English it is transcribed /ˌəʊ.vəˈtʃɑːdʒ/.
Which syllable is stressed in overcharge?
The third syllable, charge, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of overcharge?
Overcharge has the structure V/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide overcharge into syllables?
By sound, əʊ.və.tʃɑːdʒ. By letters, as a spelling guide, o-ver-charge.