How Many Syllables In Nearby?
2syllables
Nearby has 2 syllables, near-by. It is a disyllabic word.
nearby
/ˌnɪəˈbaɪ/ UK /ˌnɪrˈbaɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, by.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/nɪə.baɪ/
Division By Letters
near-by
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Nearby
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 | ɪə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | b | aɪ | – | CV | open |
Why Nearby Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in nearby?
Nearby has 2 syllables, near-by. In British English it is transcribed /ˌnɪəˈbaɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in nearby?
The second syllable, by, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of nearby?
Nearby has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide nearby into syllables?
By sound, nɪə.baɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, near-by.