How Many Syllables In Nonhuman?
3syllables
Nonhuman has 3 syllables, non-hu-man. It is a trisyllabic word.
nonhuman
/nɒnˈhjuː.mən/ UK /ˌnɑːnˈhjuː.mən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, hu.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/nɒn.hjuː.mən/
Division By Letters
non-hu-man
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Nonhuman
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 | ɒ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | hj | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | m | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Nonhuman Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /hj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in nonhuman?
Nonhuman has 3 syllables, non-hu-man. In British English it is transcribed /nɒnˈhjuː.mən/.
Which syllable is stressed in nonhuman?
The second syllable, hu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of nonhuman?
Nonhuman has the structure CVC/CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide nonhuman into syllables?
By sound, nɒn.hjuː.mən. By letters, as a spelling guide, non-hu-man.