How Many Syllables In Nonprofit?
3syllables
Nonprofit has 3 syllables, non-prof-it. It is a trisyllabic word.
nonprofit
/nɒnˈprɒf.ət/ UK /ˌnɑːnˈprɑː.fət/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, prof.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVC/VC
Division By Sound
/nɒn.prɒf.ət/
Division By Letters
non-prof-it
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Nonprofit
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 | pr | ɒ | f | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | t | VC | closed |
Why Nonprofit Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /pr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /f/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in nonprofit?
Nonprofit has 3 syllables, non-prof-it. In British English it is transcribed /nɒnˈprɒf.ət/.
Which syllable is stressed in nonprofit?
The second syllable, prof, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of nonprofit?
Nonprofit has the structure CVC/CCVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide nonprofit into syllables?
By sound, nɒn.prɒf.ət. By letters, as a spelling guide, non-prof-it.