How Many Syllables In Submerge?
2syllables
Submerge has 2 syllables, sub-merge. It is a disyllabic word.
submerge
/səbˈmɜːdʒ/ UK /səbˈmɝːdʒ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, merge.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/səb.mɜːdʒ/
Division By Letters
sub-merge
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Submerge
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | s | ə | b | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | m | ɜː | dʒ | CVC | closed |
Why Submerge 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 submerge?
Submerge has 2 syllables, sub-merge. In British English it is transcribed /səbˈmɜːdʒ/.
Which syllable is stressed in submerge?
The second syllable, merge, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of submerge?
Submerge has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide submerge into syllables?
By sound, səb.mɜːdʒ. By letters, as a spelling guide, sub-merge.