How Many Syllables In Nicole?
2syllables
Nicole has 2 syllables, ni-cole. It is a disyllabic word.
nicole
/nɪˈkəʊl/ UK /nɪˈkoʊl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, cole.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/nɪ.kəʊl/
Division By Letters
ni-cole
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Nicole
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | n | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | k | əʊ | l | CVC | closed |
Why Nicole Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Nicole?
Nicole has 2 syllables, ni-cole. In British English it is transcribed /nɪˈkəʊl/.
Which syllable is stressed in Nicole?
The second syllable, cole, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Nicole?
Nicole has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Nicole into syllables?
By sound, nɪ.kəʊl. By letters, as a spelling guide, ni-cole.