How Many Syllables In Naomi?
3syllables
Naomi has 3 syllables, na-o-mi. It is a trisyllabic word.
naomi
/neɪˈəʊ.mi/ UK /neɪˈoʊ.mi/ US
Naomi can also be said with 2 syllables (UK /ˈneɪə.mi/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, o.
Syllable Structure
CV/V/CV
Division By Sound
/neɪ.əʊ.mi/
Division By Letters
na-o-mi
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Naomi
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | n | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | – | əʊ | – | V | open |
| 3 | m | i | – | CV | open |
Why Naomi Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /neɪˈəʊ.mi/ | /neɪˈoʊ.mi/ | 3 |
| Also | /ˈneɪ.ə.mi/ | 3 | |
| Also | /ˈneɪə.mi/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Naomi?
Naomi has 3 syllables, na-o-mi. In British English it is transcribed /neɪˈəʊ.mi/.
Which syllable is stressed in Naomi?
The second syllable, o, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Naomi?
Naomi has the structure CV/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Naomi into syllables?
By sound, neɪ.əʊ.mi. By letters, as a spelling guide, na-o-mi.