How Many Syllables In Vessel?
2syllables
Vessel has 2 syllables, vess-el. It is a disyllabic word.
vessel
/ˈves.əl/ UK /ˈves.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, vess.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ves.əl/
Division By Letters
vess-el
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Vessel
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 | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Vessel Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in vessel?
Vessel has 2 syllables, vess-el. In British English it is transcribed /ˈves.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in vessel?
The first syllable, vess, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of vessel?
Vessel has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide vessel into syllables?
By sound, ves.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, vess-el.