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