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