How Many Syllables In Neighbourhood?
3syllables
Neighbourhood has 3 syllables, neigh-bour-hood. It is a trisyllabic word.
neighbourhood
/ˈneɪ.bə.hʊd/ UK /ˈneɪ.bɚ.hʊd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, neigh.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/neɪ.bə.hʊd/
Division By Letters
neigh-bour-hood
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Neighbourhood
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 | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | b | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | h | ʊ | d | CVC | closed |
Why Neighbourhood Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /h/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in neighbourhood?
Neighbourhood has 3 syllables, neigh-bour-hood. In British English it is transcribed /ˈneɪ.bə.hʊd/.
Which syllable is stressed in neighbourhood?
The first syllable, neigh, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of neighbourhood?
Neighbourhood has the structure CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide neighbourhood into syllables?
By sound, neɪ.bə.hʊd. By letters, as a spelling guide, neigh-bour-hood.