How Many Syllables In Pilgrimage?
3syllables
Pilgrimage has 3 syllables, pil-gri-mage. It is a trisyllabic word.
pilgrimage
/ˈpɪl.ɡrɪ.mɪdʒ/ UK /ˈpɪl.ɡrə.mɪdʒ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pil.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/pɪl.ɡrɪ.mɪdʒ/
Division By Letters
pil-gri-mage
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Pilgrimage
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 | ɪ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | ɡr | ɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | m | ɪ | dʒ | CVC | closed |
Why Pilgrimage Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in pilgrimage?
Pilgrimage has 3 syllables, pil-gri-mage. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpɪl.ɡrɪ.mɪdʒ/.
Which syllable is stressed in pilgrimage?
The first syllable, pil, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of pilgrimage?
Pilgrimage has the structure CVC/CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide pilgrimage into syllables?
By sound, pɪl.ɡrɪ.mɪdʒ. By letters, as a spelling guide, pil-gri-mage.