How Many Syllables In Ennui?
2syllables
Ennui has 2 syllables, enn-ui. It is a disyllabic word.
ennui
/ˈɒn.wiː/ UK /ɑːnˈwiː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, enn.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV
Division By Sound
/ɒn.wiː/
Division By Letters
enn-ui
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Ennui
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 | – | ɒ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 | w | iː | – | CV | open |
Why Ennui Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in ennui?
Ennui has 2 syllables, enn-ui. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɒn.wiː/.
Which syllable is stressed in ennui?
The first syllable, enn, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of ennui?
Ennui has the structure VC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide ennui into syllables?
By sound, ɒn.wiː. By letters, as a spelling guide, enn-ui.