How Many Syllables In Venom?
2syllables
Venom has 2 syllables, ven-om. It is a disyllabic word.
venom
/ˈven.əm/ UK /ˈven.əm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ven.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ven.əm/
Division By Letters
ven-om
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Venom
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 | – | ə | m | VC | closed |
Why Venom 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 venom?
Venom has 2 syllables, ven-om. In British English it is transcribed /ˈven.əm/.
Which syllable is stressed in venom?
The first syllable, ven, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of venom?
Venom has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide venom into syllables?
By sound, ven.əm. By letters, as a spelling guide, ven-om.