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