How Many Syllables In Revenge?
2syllables
Revenge has 2 syllables, re-venge. It is a disyllabic word.
revenge
/rɪˈvendʒ/ UK /rɪˈvendʒ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, venge.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/rɪ.vendʒ/
Division By Letters
re-venge
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Revenge
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | r | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | v | e | ndʒ | CVCC | closed |
Why Revenge Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in revenge?
Revenge has 2 syllables, re-venge. In British English it is transcribed /rɪˈvendʒ/.
Which syllable is stressed in revenge?
The second syllable, venge, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of revenge?
Revenge has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide revenge into syllables?
By sound, rɪ.vendʒ. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-venge.