How Many Syllables In Vicious?
2syllables
Vicious has 2 syllables, vic-ious. It is a disyllabic word.
vicious
/ˈvɪʃ.əs/ UK /ˈvɪʃ.əs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, vic.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/vɪʃ.əs/
Division By Letters
vic-ious
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Vicious
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 | ɪ | ʃ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | s | VC | closed |
Why Vicious Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ʃ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in vicious?
Vicious has 2 syllables, vic-ious. In British English it is transcribed /ˈvɪʃ.əs/.
Which syllable is stressed in vicious?
The first syllable, vic, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of vicious?
Vicious has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide vicious into syllables?
By sound, vɪʃ.əs. By letters, as a spelling guide, vic-ious.