How Many Syllables In Vintage?
2syllables
Vintage has 2 syllables, vin-tage. It is a disyllabic word.
vintage
/ˈvɪn.tɪdʒ/ UK /ˈvɪn.t̬ɪdʒ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, vin.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/vɪn.tɪdʒ/
Division By Letters
vin-tage
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Vintage
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 | v | ɪ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ɪ | dʒ | CVC | closed |
Why Vintage Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in vintage?
Vintage has 2 syllables, vin-tage. In British English it is transcribed /ˈvɪn.tɪdʒ/.
Which syllable is stressed in vintage?
The first syllable, vin, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of vintage?
Vintage has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide vintage into syllables?
By sound, vɪn.tɪdʒ. By letters, as a spelling guide, vin-tage.