How Many Syllables In Varies?
2syllables
Varies has 2 syllables, va-ries. It is a disyllabic word.
varies
/ˈveə.riz/ UK /ˈver.iz/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, va.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/veə.riz/
Division By Letters
va-ries
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Varies
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 | eə | – | CV | open |
| 2 | r | i | z | CVC | closed |
Why Varies Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in varies?
Varies has 2 syllables, va-ries. In British English it is transcribed /ˈveə.riz/.
Which syllable is stressed in varies?
The first syllable, va, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of varies?
Varies has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide varies into syllables?
By sound, veə.riz. By letters, as a spelling guide, va-ries.