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