How Many Syllables In Vector?
2syllables
Vector has 2 syllables, vec-tor. It is a disyllabic word.
vector
/ˈvek.tə/ UK /ˈvek.tɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, vec.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/vek.tə/
Division By Letters
vec-tor
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Vector
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 | e | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Vector Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in vector?
Vector has 2 syllables, vec-tor. In British English it is transcribed /ˈvek.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in vector?
The first syllable, vec, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of vector?
Vector has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide vector into syllables?
By sound, vek.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, vec-tor.