How Many Syllables In Package?
2syllables
Package has 2 syllables, pack-age. It is a disyllabic word.
package
/ˈpæk.ɪdʒ/ UK /ˈpæk.ɪdʒ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pack.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/pæk.ɪdʒ/
Division By Letters
pack-age
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Package
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 | p | æ | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | dʒ | VC | closed |
Why Package Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in package?
Package has 2 syllables, pack-age. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpæk.ɪdʒ/.
Which syllable is stressed in package?
The first syllable, pack, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of package?
Package has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide package into syllables?
By sound, pæk.ɪdʒ. By letters, as a spelling guide, pack-age.