How Many Syllables In Veto?
2syllables
Veto has 2 syllables, ve-to. It is a disyllabic word.
veto
/ˈviː.təʊ/ UK /ˈviː.t̬oʊ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ve.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/viː.təʊ/
Division By Letters
ve-to
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Veto
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 | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | t | əʊ | – | CV | open |
Why Veto Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in veto?
Veto has 2 syllables, ve-to. In British English it is transcribed /ˈviː.təʊ/.
Which syllable is stressed in veto?
The first syllable, ve, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of veto?
Veto has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide veto into syllables?
By sound, viː.təʊ. By letters, as a spelling guide, ve-to.