How Many Syllables In Verbatim?
3syllables
Verbatim has 3 syllables, ver-ba-tim. It is a trisyllabic word.
verbatim
/vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/ UK /vɝːˈbeɪ.t̬ɪm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ba.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/vɜː.beɪ.tɪm/
Division By Letters
ver-ba-tim
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Verbatim
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | v | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | b | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | t | ɪ | m | CVC | closed |
Why Verbatim Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in verbatim?
Verbatim has 3 syllables, ver-ba-tim. In British English it is transcribed /vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/.
Which syllable is stressed in verbatim?
The second syllable, ba, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of verbatim?
Verbatim has the structure CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide verbatim into syllables?
By sound, vɜː.beɪ.tɪm. By letters, as a spelling guide, ver-ba-tim.