How Many Syllables In Syringe?
2syllables
Syringe has 2 syllables, sy-ringe. It is a disyllabic word.
syringe
/sɪˈrɪndʒ/ UK /səˈrɪndʒ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ringe.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/sɪ.rɪndʒ/
Division By Letters
sy-ringe
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Syringe
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 | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | r | ɪ | ndʒ | CVCC | closed |
Why Syringe Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in syringe?
Syringe has 2 syllables, sy-ringe. In British English it is transcribed /sɪˈrɪndʒ/.
Which syllable is stressed in syringe?
The second syllable, ringe, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of syringe?
Syringe has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide syringe into syllables?
By sound, sɪ.rɪndʒ. By letters, as a spelling guide, sy-ringe.