How Many Syllables In Vagabond?
3syllables
Vagabond has 3 syllables, vag-a-bond. It is a trisyllabic word.
vagabond
/ˈvæɡ.ə.bɒnd/ UK /ˈvæɡ.ə.bɑːnd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, vag.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVCC
Division By Sound
/væɡ.ə.bɒnd/
Division By Letters
vag-a-bond
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Vagabond
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 | æ | ɡ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | b | ɒ | nd | CVCC | closed |
Why Vagabond Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /ɡ/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in vagabond?
Vagabond has 3 syllables, vag-a-bond. In British English it is transcribed /ˈvæɡ.ə.bɒnd/.
Which syllable is stressed in vagabond?
The first syllable, vag, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of vagabond?
Vagabond has the structure CVC/V/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide vagabond into syllables?
By sound, væɡ.ə.bɒnd. By letters, as a spelling guide, vag-a-bond.