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