How Many Syllables In NITEL?
2syllables
NITEL has 2 syllables, ni-tel. It is a disyllabic word.
nitel
/ˈnaɪ.tel/ UK /ˈnaɪ.t̬el/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ni.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/naɪ.tel/
Division By Letters
ni-tel
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of NITEL
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 | t | e | l | CVC | closed |
Why NITEL Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in NITEL?
NITEL has 2 syllables, ni-tel. In British English it is transcribed /ˈnaɪ.tel/.
Which syllable is stressed in NITEL?
The first syllable, ni, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of NITEL?
NITEL has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide NITEL into syllables?
By sound, naɪ.tel. By letters, as a spelling guide, ni-tel.