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