How Many Syllables In Teenager?
3syllables
Teenager has 3 syllables, tee-na-ger. It is a trisyllabic word.
teenager
/ˈtiː.neɪ.dʒə/ UK /ˈtiː.neɪ.dʒɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, tee.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/tiː.neɪ.dʒə/
Division By Letters
tee-na-ger
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Teenager
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 | t | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | n | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | dʒ | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Teenager Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /dʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in teenager?
Teenager has 3 syllables, tee-na-ger. In British English it is transcribed /ˈtiː.neɪ.dʒə/.
Which syllable is stressed in teenager?
The first syllable, tee, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of teenager?
Teenager has the structure CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide teenager into syllables?
By sound, tiː.neɪ.dʒə. By letters, as a spelling guide, tee-na-ger.