How Many Syllables In Viciousness?
3syllables
Viciousness has 3 syllables, vic-ious-ness. It is a trisyllabic word.
viciousness
/ˈvɪʃ.əs.nəs/ UK /ˈvɪʃ.əs.nəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, vic.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/vɪʃ.əs.nəs/
Division By Letters
vic-ious-ness
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Viciousness
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 |
| 3 | n | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Viciousness Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ʃ/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈvɪʃ.əs.nəs/ | /ˈvɪʃ.əs.nəs/ | 3 |
| Also | /ˈvɪʃ.əs.nɪs/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in viciousness?
Viciousness has 3 syllables, vic-ious-ness. In British English it is transcribed /ˈvɪʃ.əs.nəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in viciousness?
The first syllable, vic, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of viciousness?
Viciousness has the structure CVC/VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide viciousness into syllables?
By sound, vɪʃ.əs.nəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, vic-ious-ness.