How Many Syllables In Virgin?
2syllables
Virgin has 2 syllables, vir-gin. It is a disyllabic word.
virgin
/ˈvɜː.dʒɪn/ UK /ˈvɝː.dʒən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, vir.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/vɜː.dʒɪn/
Division By Letters
vir-gin
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Virgin
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 | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | dʒ | ɪ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Virgin Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /dʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in virgin?
Virgin has 2 syllables, vir-gin. In British English it is transcribed /ˈvɜː.dʒɪn/.
Which syllable is stressed in virgin?
The first syllable, vir, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of virgin?
Virgin has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide virgin into syllables?
By sound, vɜː.dʒɪn. By letters, as a spelling guide, vir-gin.