How Many Syllables In Vulture?
2syllables
Vulture has 2 syllables, vul-ture. It is a disyllabic word.
vulture
/ˈvʌl.tʃə/ UK /ˈvʌl.tʃɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, vul.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/vʌl.tʃə/
Division By Letters
vul-ture
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Vulture
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 | ʌ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | tʃ | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Vulture Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in vulture?
Vulture has 2 syllables, vul-ture. In British English it is transcribed /ˈvʌl.tʃə/.
Which syllable is stressed in vulture?
The first syllable, vul, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of vulture?
Vulture has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide vulture into syllables?
By sound, vʌl.tʃə. By letters, as a spelling guide, vul-ture.