How Many Syllables In Scavenge?
2syllables
Scavenge has 2 syllables, scav-enge. It is a disyllabic word.
scavenge
/ˈskæv.ɪndʒ/ UK /ˈskæv.ɪndʒ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, scav.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/VCC
Division By Sound
/skæv.ɪndʒ/
Division By Letters
scav-enge
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Scavenge
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 | sk | æ | v | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | ndʒ | VCC | closed |
Why Scavenge Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /v/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in scavenge?
Scavenge has 2 syllables, scav-enge. In British English it is transcribed /ˈskæv.ɪndʒ/.
Which syllable is stressed in scavenge?
The first syllable, scav, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of scavenge?
Scavenge has the structure CCVC/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide scavenge into syllables?
By sound, skæv.ɪndʒ. By letters, as a spelling guide, scav-enge.