How Many Syllables In Nervousness?
3syllables
Nervousness has 3 syllables, ner-vous-ness. It is a trisyllabic word.
nervousness
/ˈnɜː.vəs.nəs/ UK /ˈnɝː.vəs.nəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ner.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/nɜː.vəs.nəs/
Division By Letters
ner-vous-ness
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Nervousness
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 | n | ə | s | CVC | closed |
Why Nervousness Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈnɜː.vəs.nəs/ | /ˈnɝː.vəs.nəs/ | 3 |
| Also | /ˈnɜː.vəs.nɪs/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in nervousness?
Nervousness has 3 syllables, ner-vous-ness. In British English it is transcribed /ˈnɜː.vəs.nəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in nervousness?
The first syllable, ner, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of nervousness?
Nervousness has the structure CV/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide nervousness into syllables?
By sound, nɜː.vəs.nəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, ner-vous-ness.