How Many Syllables In Nevertheless?
4syllables
Nevertheless has 4 syllables, nev-er-the-less. It is a polysyllabic word.
nevertheless
/ˌnev.ə.ðəˈles/ UK /ˌnev.ɚ.ðəˈles/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the fourth syllable, less.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/nev.ə.ðə.les/
Division By Letters
nev-er-the-less
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Nevertheless
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | n | e | v | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | ð | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 primary stress | l | e | s | CVC | closed |
Why Nevertheless Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /v/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ð/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in nevertheless?
Nevertheless has 4 syllables, nev-er-the-less. In British English it is transcribed /ˌnev.ə.ðəˈles/.
Which syllable is stressed in nevertheless?
The fourth syllable, less, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of nevertheless?
Nevertheless has the structure CVC/V/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide nevertheless into syllables?
By sound, nev.ə.ðə.les. By letters, as a spelling guide, nev-er-the-less.
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