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