How Many Syllables In Video?
3syllables
Video has 3 syllables, vid-e-o. It is a trisyllabic word.
video
/ˈvɪd.i.əʊ/ UK /ˈvɪd.i.oʊ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, vid.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/V
Division By Sound
/vɪd.i.əʊ/
Division By Letters
vid-e-o
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Video
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 | d | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | i | – | V | open |
| 3 | – | əʊ | – | V | open |
Why Video Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /d/.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in video?
Video has 3 syllables, vid-e-o. In British English it is transcribed /ˈvɪd.i.əʊ/.
Which syllable is stressed in video?
The first syllable, vid, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of video?
Video has the structure CVC/V/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide video into syllables?
By sound, vɪd.i.əʊ. By letters, as a spelling guide, vid-e-o.