How Many Syllables In Upgrade?
2syllables
Upgrade has 2 syllables, up-grade. It is a disyllabic word.
upgrade
/ˈʌp.ɡreɪd/ UK /ˈʌp.ɡreɪd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, up.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/ʌp.ɡreɪd/
Division By Letters
up-grade
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Upgrade
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 | – | ʌ | p | VC | closed |
| 2 | ɡr | eɪ | d | CCVC | closed |
Why Upgrade Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noun | /ˈʌp.ɡreɪd/ | /ˈʌp.ɡreɪd/ | 2 |
| Verb | /ʌpˈɡreɪd/ | /ʌpˈɡreɪd/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in upgrade?
Upgrade has 2 syllables, up-grade. In British English it is transcribed /ˈʌp.ɡreɪd/.
Which syllable is stressed in upgrade?
The first syllable, up, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of upgrade?
Upgrade has the structure VC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide upgrade into syllables?
By sound, ʌp.ɡreɪd. By letters, as a spelling guide, up-grade.