How many syllables in mortgage?

Syllables in mortgage

2

mort·gage

Mortgage has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say mortgage

Said as /ˈmɔɹɡədʒ/2 syllables, MORT-gage · DUM-da
Said as /ˈmɔɹɡɪdʒ/2 syllables, MORT-gage · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say mortgage slowly and listen for each vowel sound: mort, gage. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in mortgage?
Mortgage has two syllables.
How do you divide mortgage into syllables?
Mortgage divides as mort-gage.
Which syllable is stressed in mortgage?
The first syllable (MORT-gage).

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