How Many Syllables In Vigilant?
3syllables
Vigilant has 3 syllables, vig-i-lant. It is a trisyllabic word.
vigilant
/ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.lənt/ UK /ˈvɪdʒ.ə.lənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, vig.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVCC
Division By Sound
/vɪdʒ.ɪ.lənt/
Division By Letters
vig-i-lant
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Vigilant
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 | – | V | open |
| 3 | l | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Vigilant Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /dʒ/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in vigilant?
Vigilant has 3 syllables, vig-i-lant. In British English it is transcribed /ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.lənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in vigilant?
The first syllable, vig, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of vigilant?
Vigilant has the structure CVC/V/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide vigilant into syllables?
By sound, vɪdʒ.ɪ.lənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, vig-i-lant.