How Many Syllables In Vengeance?
2syllables
Vengeance has 2 syllables, veng-eance. It is a disyllabic word.
vengeance
/ˈven.dʒəns/ UK /ˈven.dʒəns/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, veng.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ven.dʒəns/
Division By Letters
veng-eance
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Vengeance
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 | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | dʒ | ə | ns | CVCC | closed |
Why Vengeance Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in vengeance?
Vengeance has 2 syllables, veng-eance. In British English it is transcribed /ˈven.dʒəns/.
Which syllable is stressed in vengeance?
The first syllable, veng, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of vengeance?
Vengeance has the structure CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide vengeance into syllables?
By sound, ven.dʒəns. By letters, as a spelling guide, veng-eance.