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