How Many Syllables In Vampire?
2syllables
Vampire has 2 syllables, vam-pire. It is a disyllabic word.
vampire
/ˈvæm.paɪə/ UK /ˈvæm.paɪr/ US
Vampire can also be said with 3 syllables (UK /ˈvæm.paɪ.ə/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, vam.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/væm.paɪə/
Division By Letters
vam-pire
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Vampire
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 | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | p | aɪə | – | CV | open |
Why Vampire Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈvæm.paɪə/ | /ˈvæm.paɪr/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈvæm.paɪ.ə/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in vampire?
Vampire has 2 syllables, vam-pire. In British English it is transcribed /ˈvæm.paɪə/.
Which syllable is stressed in vampire?
The first syllable, vam, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of vampire?
Vampire has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide vampire into syllables?
By sound, væm.paɪə. By letters, as a spelling guide, vam-pire.