How Many Syllables In Vernacular?
4syllables
Vernacular has 4 syllables, ver-nac-u-lar. It is a polysyllabic word.
vernacular
/vəˈnæk.jʊ.lə/ UK /vɚˈnæk.jə.lɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, nac.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/və.næk.jʊ.lə/
Division By Letters
ver-nac-u-lar
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Vernacular
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 | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | n | æ | k | CVC | closed |
| 3 | j | ʊ | – | CV | open |
| 4 | l | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Vernacular Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in vernacular?
Vernacular has 4 syllables, ver-nac-u-lar. In British English it is transcribed /vəˈnæk.jʊ.lə/.
Which syllable is stressed in vernacular?
The second syllable, nac, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of vernacular?
Vernacular has the structure CV/CVC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide vernacular into syllables?
By sound, və.næk.jʊ.lə. By letters, as a spelling guide, ver-nac-u-lar.