How Many Syllables In Vacant?
2syllables
Vacant has 2 syllables, va-cant. It is a disyllabic word.
vacant
/ˈveɪ.kənt/ UK /ˈveɪ.kənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, va.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/veɪ.kənt/
Division By Letters
va-cant
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Vacant
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 | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | k | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Vacant Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in vacant?
Vacant has 2 syllables, va-cant. In British English it is transcribed /ˈveɪ.kənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in vacant?
The first syllable, va, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of vacant?
Vacant has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide vacant into syllables?
By sound, veɪ.kənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, va-cant.