How Many Syllables In Younger?
2syllables
Younger has 2 syllables, young-er. It is a disyllabic word.
younger
/ˈjʌŋ.ɡə/ UK /ˈjʌŋ.ɡɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, young.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/jʌŋ.ɡə/
Division By Letters
young-er
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Younger
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 | j | ʌ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | ɡ | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Younger Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /ŋ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in younger?
Younger has 2 syllables, young-er. In British English it is transcribed /ˈjʌŋ.ɡə/.
Which syllable is stressed in younger?
The first syllable, young, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of younger?
Younger has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide younger into syllables?
By sound, jʌŋ.ɡə. By letters, as a spelling guide, young-er.