How Many Syllables In Virus?
2syllables
Virus has 2 syllables, vi-rus. It is a disyllabic word.
virus
/ˈvaɪ.rəs/ UK /ˈvaɪ.rəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, vi.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/vaɪ.rəs/
Division By Letters
vi-rus
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Virus
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 | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | r | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Virus Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in virus?
Virus has 2 syllables, vi-rus. In British English it is transcribed /ˈvaɪ.rəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in virus?
The first syllable, vi, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of virus?
Virus has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide virus into syllables?
By sound, vaɪ.rəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, vi-rus.