How Many Syllables In Vietnam?
3syllables
Vietnam has 3 syllables, vi-et-nam. It is a trisyllabic word.
vietnam
/ˌvi.etˈnæm/ UK /ˌviː.etˈnɑːm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, nam.
Syllable Structure
CV/VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/vi.et.næm/
Division By Letters
vi-et-nam
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Vietnam
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | v | i | – | CV | open |
| 2 | – | e | t | VC | closed |
| 3 primary stress | n | æ | m | CVC | closed |
Why Vietnam Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Vietnam?
Vietnam has 3 syllables, vi-et-nam. In British English it is transcribed /ˌvi.etˈnæm/.
Which syllable is stressed in Vietnam?
The third syllable, nam, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Vietnam?
Vietnam has the structure CV/VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Vietnam into syllables?
By sound, vi.et.næm. By letters, as a spelling guide, vi-et-nam.