How Many Syllables In Nissan?
2syllables
Nissan has 2 syllables, niss-an. It is a disyllabic word.
nissan
/ˈnɪs.æn/ UK /ˈniː.sɑːn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, niss.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/nɪs.æn/
Division By Letters
niss-an
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Nissan
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 | ɪ | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | æ | n | VC | closed |
Why Nissan Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Nissan?
Nissan has 2 syllables, niss-an. In British English it is transcribed /ˈnɪs.æn/.
Which syllable is stressed in Nissan?
The first syllable, niss, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Nissan?
Nissan has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Nissan into syllables?
By sound, nɪs.æn. By letters, as a spelling guide, niss-an.