How Many Syllables In Vigorously?
4syllables
Vigorously has 4 syllables, vig-or-ous-ly. It is a polysyllabic word.
vigorously
/ˈvɪɡ.ər.əs.li/ UK /ˈvɪɡ.ɚ.əs.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, vig.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC/VC/CV
Division By Sound
/vɪɡ.ər.əs.li/
Division By Letters
vig-or-ous-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Vigorously
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 |
| 4 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Vigorously 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.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in vigorously?
Vigorously has 4 syllables, vig-or-ous-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈvɪɡ.ər.əs.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in vigorously?
The first syllable, vig, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of vigorously?
Vigorously has the structure CVC/VC/VC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide vigorously into syllables?
By sound, vɪɡ.ər.əs.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, vig-or-ous-ly.
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