How Many Syllables In Victory?
3syllables
Victory has 3 syllables, vic-to-ry. It is a trisyllabic word.
victory
/ˈvɪk.tə.ri/ UK /ˈvɪk.tə.ri/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, vic.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/vɪk.tə.ri/
Division By Letters
vic-to-ry
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Victory
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 | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | r | i | – | CV | open |
Why Victory Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in victory?
Victory has 3 syllables, vic-to-ry. In British English it is transcribed /ˈvɪk.tə.ri/.
Which syllable is stressed in victory?
The first syllable, vic, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of victory?
Victory has the structure CVC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide victory into syllables?
By sound, vɪk.tə.ri. By letters, as a spelling guide, vic-to-ry.