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