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