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