How Many Syllables In Vehemently?
4syllables
Vehemently has 4 syllables, veh-e-ment-ly. It is a polysyllabic word.
vehemently
/ˈviː.ɪ.mənt.li/ UK /ˈviː.ə.mənt.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, veh.
Syllable Structure
CV/V/CVCC/CV
Division By Sound
/viː.ɪ.mənt.li/
Division By Letters
veh-e-ment-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Vehemently
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 | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | m | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
| 4 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Vehemently Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in vehemently?
Vehemently has 4 syllables, veh-e-ment-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈviː.ɪ.mənt.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in vehemently?
The first syllable, veh, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of vehemently?
Vehemently has the structure CV/V/CVCC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide vehemently into syllables?
By sound, viː.ɪ.mənt.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, veh-e-ment-ly.