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