How Many Syllables In Nonsmoking?
3syllables
Nonsmoking has 3 syllables, non-smo-king. It is a trisyllabic word.
nonsmoking
/ˌnɒnˈsməʊ.kɪŋ/ UK /ˌnɑːnˈsmoʊ.kɪŋ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, smo.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/nɒn.sməʊ.kɪŋ/
Division By Letters
non-smo-king
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Nonsmoking
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 | sm | əʊ | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | k | ɪ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
Why Nonsmoking Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in nonsmoking?
Nonsmoking has 3 syllables, non-smo-king. In British English it is transcribed /ˌnɒnˈsməʊ.kɪŋ/.
Which syllable is stressed in nonsmoking?
The second syllable, smo, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of nonsmoking?
Nonsmoking has the structure CVC/CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide nonsmoking into syllables?
By sound, nɒn.sməʊ.kɪŋ. By letters, as a spelling guide, non-smo-king.