How Many Syllables In Nervously?
3syllables
Nervously has 3 syllables, ner-vous-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
nervously
/ˈnɜː.vəs.li/ UK /ˈnɝː.vəs.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ner.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/nɜː.vəs.li/
Division By Letters
ner-vous-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Nervously
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 |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Nervously Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ 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 nervously?
Nervously has 3 syllables, ner-vous-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈnɜː.vəs.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in nervously?
The first syllable, ner, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of nervously?
Nervously has the structure CV/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide nervously into syllables?
By sound, nɜː.vəs.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, ner-vous-ly.