How Many Syllables In Negligee?
3syllables
Negligee has 3 syllables, neg-li-gee. It is a trisyllabic word.
negligee
/ˈneɡ.lɪ.ʒeɪ/ UK /ˌneɡ.ləˈʒeɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, neg.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/neɡ.lɪ.ʒeɪ/
Division By Letters
neg-li-gee
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Negligee
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 | ɡ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | l | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | ʒ | eɪ | – | CV | open |
Why Negligee Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /ɡ/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in negligee?
Negligee has 3 syllables, neg-li-gee. In British English it is transcribed /ˈneɡ.lɪ.ʒeɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in negligee?
The first syllable, neg, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of negligee?
Negligee has the structure CVC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide negligee into syllables?
By sound, neɡ.lɪ.ʒeɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, neg-li-gee.