How Many Syllables In Nervous?
2syllables
Nervous has 2 syllables, ner-vous. It is a disyllabic word.
nervous
/ˈnɜː.vəs/ UK /ˈnɝː.vəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ner.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/nɜː.vəs/
Division By Letters
ner-vous
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Nervous
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 | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | v | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Nervous Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in nervous?
Nervous has 2 syllables, ner-vous. In British English it is transcribed /ˈnɜː.vəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in nervous?
The first syllable, ner, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of nervous?
Nervous has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide nervous into syllables?
By sound, nɜː.vəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, ner-vous.