How Many Syllables In Natalie?
3syllables
Natalie has 3 syllables, nat-a-lie. It is a trisyllabic word.
natalie
/ˈnæt.ə.li/ UK /ˈnæt.ə.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, nat.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/næt.ə.li/
Division By Letters
nat-a-lie
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Natalie
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 | n | æ | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Natalie Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Natalie?
Natalie has 3 syllables, nat-a-lie. In British English it is transcribed /ˈnæt.ə.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in Natalie?
The first syllable, nat, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Natalie?
Natalie has the structure CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Natalie into syllables?
By sound, næt.ə.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, nat-a-lie.