How Many Syllables In Vacuum?
2syllables
Vacuum has 2 syllables, vac-uum. It is a disyllabic word.
vacuum
/ˈvæk.juːm/ UK /ˈvæk.juːm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, vac.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/væk.juːm/
Division By Letters
vac-uum
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Vacuum
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 | æ | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | j | uː | m | CVC | closed |
Why Vacuum Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in vacuum?
Vacuum has 2 syllables, vac-uum. In British English it is transcribed /ˈvæk.juːm/.
Which syllable is stressed in vacuum?
The first syllable, vac, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of vacuum?
Vacuum has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide vacuum into syllables?
By sound, væk.juːm. By letters, as a spelling guide, vac-uum.