How Many Syllables In Venomous?
3syllables
Venomous has 3 syllables, ven-o-mous. It is a trisyllabic word.
venomous
/ˈven.ə.məs/ UK /ˈven.ə.məs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ven.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ven.ə.məs/
Division By Letters
ven-o-mous
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Venomous
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 | – | V | open |
| 3 | m | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Venomous Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in venomous?
Venomous has 3 syllables, ven-o-mous. In British English it is transcribed /ˈven.ə.məs/.
Which syllable is stressed in venomous?
The first syllable, ven, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of venomous?
Venomous has the structure CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide venomous into syllables?
By sound, ven.ə.məs. By letters, as a spelling guide, ven-o-mous.