How Many Syllables In Vandalise?
3syllables
Vandalise has 3 syllables, van-da-lise. It is a trisyllabic word.
vandalise
/ˈvæn.də.laɪz/ UK /ˈvæn.də.laɪz/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, van.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/væn.də.laɪz/
Division By Letters
van-da-lise
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Vandalise
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 | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | l | aɪ | z | CVC | closed |
Why Vandalise Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in vandalise?
Vandalise has 3 syllables, van-da-lise. In British English it is transcribed /ˈvæn.də.laɪz/.
Which syllable is stressed in vandalise?
The first syllable, van, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of vandalise?
Vandalise has the structure CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide vandalise into syllables?
By sound, væn.də.laɪz. By letters, as a spelling guide, van-da-lise.