How Many Syllables In Omnivore?
3syllables
Omnivore has 3 syllables, om-ni-vore. It is a trisyllabic word.
omnivore
/ˈɒm.nɪ.vɔː/ UK /ˈɑːm.nə.vɔːr/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, om.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/ɒm.nɪ.vɔː/
Division By Letters
om-ni-vore
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Omnivore
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 | – | ɒ | m | VC | closed |
| 2 | n | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | v | ɔː | – | CV | open |
Why Omnivore Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in omnivore?
Omnivore has 3 syllables, om-ni-vore. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɒm.nɪ.vɔː/.
Which syllable is stressed in omnivore?
The first syllable, om, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of omnivore?
Omnivore has the structure VC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide omnivore into syllables?
By sound, ɒm.nɪ.vɔː. By letters, as a spelling guide, om-ni-vore.