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