How Many Syllables In Nonplussed?
2syllables
Nonplussed has 2 syllables, non-plussed. It is a disyllabic word.
nonplussed
/ˌnɒnˈplʌst/ UK /ˌnɑːnˈplʌst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, plussed.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVCC
Division By Sound
/nɒn.plʌst/
Division By Letters
non-plussed
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Nonplussed
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | n | ɒ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | pl | ʌ | st | CCVCC | closed |
Why Nonplussed Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in nonplussed?
Nonplussed has 2 syllables, non-plussed. In British English it is transcribed /ˌnɒnˈplʌst/.
Which syllable is stressed in nonplussed?
The second syllable, plussed, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of nonplussed?
Nonplussed has the structure CVC/CCVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide nonplussed into syllables?
By sound, nɒn.plʌst. By letters, as a spelling guide, non-plussed.