How Many Syllables In Versus?
2syllables
Versus has 2 syllables, ver-sus. It is a disyllabic word.
versus
/ˈvɜː.səs/ UK /ˈvɝː.səs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ver.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/vɜː.səs/
Division By Letters
ver-sus
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Versus
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 | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | s | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Versus Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in versus?
Versus has 2 syllables, ver-sus. In British English it is transcribed /ˈvɜː.səs/.
Which syllable is stressed in versus?
The first syllable, ver, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of versus?
Versus has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide versus into syllables?
By sound, vɜː.səs. By letters, as a spelling guide, ver-sus.