How Many Syllables In Nonchalantly?
4syllables
Nonchalantly has 4 syllables, non-cha-lant-ly. It is a polysyllabic word.
nonchalantly
/ˈnɒn.ʃə.lənt.li/ UK /ˌnɑːn.ʃəˈlɑːnt.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, non.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVCC/CV
Division By Sound
/nɒn.ʃə.lənt.li/
Division By Letters
non-cha-lant-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Nonchalantly
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 | ɒ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | ʃ | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | l | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
| 4 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Nonchalantly Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in nonchalantly?
Nonchalantly has 4 syllables, non-cha-lant-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈnɒn.ʃə.lənt.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in nonchalantly?
The first syllable, non, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of nonchalantly?
Nonchalantly has the structure CVC/CV/CVCC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide nonchalantly into syllables?
By sound, nɒn.ʃə.lənt.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, non-cha-lant-ly.