How Many Syllables In Neckline?
2syllables
Neckline has 2 syllables, neck-line. It is a disyllabic word.
neckline
/ˈnek.laɪn/ UK /ˈnek.laɪn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, neck.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/nek.laɪn/
Division By Letters
neck-line
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Neckline
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 | e | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | l | aɪ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Neckline Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in neckline?
Neckline has 2 syllables, neck-line. In British English it is transcribed /ˈnek.laɪn/.
Which syllable is stressed in neckline?
The first syllable, neck, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of neckline?
Neckline has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide neckline into syllables?
By sound, nek.laɪn. By letters, as a spelling guide, neck-line.