How Many Syllables In Needlework?
3syllables
Needlework has 3 syllables, need-le-work. It is a trisyllabic word.
needlework
/ˈniː.dəl.wɜːk/ UK /ˈniː.dəl.wɝːk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, need.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/niː.dəl.wɜːk/
Division By Letters
need-le-work
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Needlework
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 | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | d | ə | l | CVC | closed |
| 3 | w | ɜː | k | CVC | closed |
Why Needlework Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ 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 needlework?
Needlework has 3 syllables, need-le-work. In British English it is transcribed /ˈniː.dəl.wɜːk/.
Which syllable is stressed in needlework?
The first syllable, need, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of needlework?
Needlework has the structure CV/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide needlework into syllables?
By sound, niː.dəl.wɜːk. By letters, as a spelling guide, need-le-work.