How Many Syllables In Nonlethal?
3syllables
Nonlethal has 3 syllables, non-le-thal. It is a trisyllabic word.
nonlethal
/nɒnˈliː.θəl/ UK /ˌnɑːnˈliː.θəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, le.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/nɒn.liː.θəl/
Division By Letters
non-le-thal
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Nonlethal
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 | l | iː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | θ | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Nonlethal Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /θ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in nonlethal?
Nonlethal has 3 syllables, non-le-thal. In British English it is transcribed /nɒnˈliː.θəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in nonlethal?
The second syllable, le, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of nonlethal?
Nonlethal has the structure CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide nonlethal into syllables?
By sound, nɒn.liː.θəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, non-le-thal.