How Many Syllables In NHS?
3syllables
NHS has 3 syllables, en-eɪtʃ-es. It is a trisyllabic word.
eneɪtʃes
/ˌen.eɪtʃˈes/ UK /ˌen.eɪtʃˈes/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, es.
Syllable Structure
VC/VC/VC
Division By Sound
/en.eɪtʃ.es/
Division By Letters
The spelling does not split cleanly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of NHS
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 | – | e | n | VC | closed |
| 2 | – | eɪ | tʃ | VC | closed |
| 3 primary stress | – | e | s | VC | closed |
Why NHS Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Syllable 2 ends in /tʃ/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in NHS?
NHS has 3 syllables, en-eɪtʃ-es. In British English it is transcribed /ˌen.eɪtʃˈes/.
Which syllable is stressed in NHS?
The third syllable, es, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of NHS?
NHS has the structure VC/VC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide NHS into syllables?
By sound, en.eɪtʃ.es. By letters, as a spelling guide, the spelling does not split cleanly.