How Many Syllables In Vienna?
3syllables
Vienna has 3 syllables, vi-enn-a. It is a trisyllabic word.
vienna
/viˈen.ə/ UK /viˈen.ə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, enn.
Syllable Structure
CV/VC/V
Division By Sound
/vi.en.ə/
Division By Letters
vi-enn-a
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Vienna
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | v | i | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | – | e | n | VC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Vienna Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Vienna?
Vienna has 3 syllables, vi-enn-a. In British English it is transcribed /viˈen.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in Vienna?
The second syllable, enn, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Vienna?
Vienna has the structure CV/VC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Vienna into syllables?
By sound, vi.en.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, vi-enn-a.