How Many Syllables In Nationwide?
3syllables
Nationwide has 3 syllables, na-tion-wide. It is a trisyllabic word.
nationwide
/ˌneɪ.ʃənˈwaɪd/ UK /ˌneɪ.ʃənˈwaɪd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, wide.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/neɪ.ʃən.waɪd/
Division By Letters
na-tion-wide
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Nationwide
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | n | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 primary stress | w | aɪ | d | CVC | closed |
Why Nationwide Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /w/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in nationwide?
Nationwide has 3 syllables, na-tion-wide. In British English it is transcribed /ˌneɪ.ʃənˈwaɪd/.
Which syllable is stressed in nationwide?
The third syllable, wide, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of nationwide?
Nationwide has the structure CV/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide nationwide into syllables?
By sound, neɪ.ʃən.waɪd. By letters, as a spelling guide, na-tion-wide.