How Many Syllables In Vigorous?
3syllables
Vigorous has 3 syllables, vig-or-ous. It is a trisyllabic word.
vigorous
/ˈvɪɡ.ər.əs/ UK /ˈvɪɡ.ɚ.əs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, vig.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC/VC
Division By Sound
/vɪɡ.ər.əs/
Division By Letters
vig-or-ous
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Vigorous
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 | ɡ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | r | VC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | s | VC | closed |
Why Vigorous Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ɡ/.
- Syllable 2 ends in /r/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in vigorous?
Vigorous has 3 syllables, vig-or-ous. In British English it is transcribed /ˈvɪɡ.ər.əs/.
Which syllable is stressed in vigorous?
The first syllable, vig, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of vigorous?
Vigorous has the structure CVC/VC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide vigorous into syllables?
By sound, vɪɡ.ər.əs. By letters, as a spelling guide, vig-or-ous.