How Many Syllables In Nikon?
2syllables
Nikon has 2 syllables, ni-kon. It is a disyllabic word.
nikon
/ˈnaɪ.kɒn/ UK /ˈnaɪ.kɑːn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ni.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/naɪ.kɒn/
Division By Letters
ni-kon
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Nikon
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 | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | k | ɒ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Nikon 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 Nikon?
Nikon has 2 syllables, ni-kon. In British English it is transcribed /ˈnaɪ.kɒn/.
Which syllable is stressed in Nikon?
The first syllable, ni, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Nikon?
Nikon has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Nikon into syllables?
By sound, naɪ.kɒn. By letters, as a spelling guide, ni-kon.