How Many Syllables In Veteran?
3syllables
Veteran has 3 syllables, vet-er-an. It is a trisyllabic word.
veteran
/ˈvet.ər.ən/ UK /ˈvet.ɚ.ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, vet.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC/VC
Division By Sound
/vet.ər.ən/
Division By Letters
vet-er-an
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Veteran
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 | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | r | VC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Veteran Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
- Syllable 2 ends in /r/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in veteran?
Veteran has 3 syllables, vet-er-an. In British English it is transcribed /ˈvet.ər.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in veteran?
The first syllable, vet, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of veteran?
Veteran has the structure CVC/VC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide veteran into syllables?
By sound, vet.ər.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, vet-er-an.