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