How Many Syllables In Nationhood?
3syllables
Nationhood has 3 syllables, na-tion-hood. It is a trisyllabic word.
nationhood
/ˈneɪ.ʃən.hʊd/ UK /ˈneɪ.ʃən.hʊd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, na.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/neɪ.ʃən.hʊd/
Division By Letters
na-tion-hood
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Nationhood
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 | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | h | ʊ | d | CVC | closed |
Why Nationhood Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /h/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in nationhood?
Nationhood has 3 syllables, na-tion-hood. In British English it is transcribed /ˈneɪ.ʃən.hʊd/.
Which syllable is stressed in nationhood?
The first syllable, na, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of nationhood?
Nationhood has the structure CV/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide nationhood into syllables?
By sound, neɪ.ʃən.hʊd. By letters, as a spelling guide, na-tion-hood.