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