How Many Syllables In Verdict?
2syllables
Verdict has 2 syllables, ver-dict. It is a disyllabic word.
verdict
/ˈvɜː.dɪkt/ UK /ˈvɝː.dɪkt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ver.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/vɜː.dɪkt/
Division By Letters
ver-dict
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Verdict
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 | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | d | ɪ | kt | CVCC | closed |
Why Verdict Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in verdict?
Verdict has 2 syllables, ver-dict. In British English it is transcribed /ˈvɜː.dɪkt/.
Which syllable is stressed in verdict?
The first syllable, ver, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of verdict?
Verdict has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide verdict into syllables?
By sound, vɜː.dɪkt. By letters, as a spelling guide, ver-dict.