How Many Syllables In Voyage?
2syllables
Voyage has 2 syllables, vo-yage. It is a disyllabic word.
voyage
/ˈvɔɪ.ɪdʒ/ UK /ˈvɔɪ.ɪdʒ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, vo.
Syllable Structure
CV/VC
Division By Sound
/vɔɪ.ɪdʒ/
Division By Letters
vo-yage
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Voyage
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 | ɔɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | – | ɪ | dʒ | VC | closed |
Why Voyage Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in voyage?
Voyage has 2 syllables, vo-yage. In British English it is transcribed /ˈvɔɪ.ɪdʒ/.
Which syllable is stressed in voyage?
The first syllable, vo, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of voyage?
Voyage has the structure CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide voyage into syllables?
By sound, vɔɪ.ɪdʒ. By letters, as a spelling guide, vo-yage.