How Many Syllables In Nonmember?
3syllables
Nonmember has 3 syllables, non-mem-ber. It is a trisyllabic word.
nonmember
/nɒnˈmem.bə/ UK /ˌnɑːnˈmem.bɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, mem.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/nɒn.mem.bə/
Division By Letters
non-mem-ber
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Nonmember
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 | m | e | m | CVC | closed |
| 3 | b | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Nonmember Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in nonmember?
Nonmember has 3 syllables, non-mem-ber. In British English it is transcribed /nɒnˈmem.bə/.
Which syllable is stressed in nonmember?
The second syllable, mem, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of nonmember?
Nonmember has the structure CVC/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide nonmember into syllables?
By sound, nɒn.mem.bə. By letters, as a spelling guide, non-mem-ber.