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