How Many Syllables In Volume?
2syllables
Volume has 2 syllables, vol-ume. It is a disyllabic word.
volume
/ˈvɒl.juːm/ UK /ˈvɑːl.juːm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, vol.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/vɒl.juːm/
Division By Letters
vol-ume
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Volume
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 | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | j | uː | m | CVC | closed |
Why Volume Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in volume?
Volume has 2 syllables, vol-ume. In British English it is transcribed /ˈvɒl.juːm/.
Which syllable is stressed in volume?
The first syllable, vol, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of volume?
Volume has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide volume into syllables?
By sound, vɒl.juːm. By letters, as a spelling guide, vol-ume.