How Many Syllables In Nonspecific?
4syllables
Nonspecific has 4 syllables, non-spe-cif-ic. It is a polysyllabic word.
nonspecific
/ˌnɒn.spəˈsɪf.ɪk/ UK /ˌnɑːn.spəˈsɪf.ɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, cif.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCV/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/nɒn.spə.sɪf.ɪk/
Division By Letters
non-spe-cif-ic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Nonspecific
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 | sp | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 3 primary stress | s | ɪ | f | CVC | closed |
| 4 | – | ɪ | k | VC | closed |
Why Nonspecific Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /f/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in nonspecific?
Nonspecific has 4 syllables, non-spe-cif-ic. In British English it is transcribed /ˌnɒn.spəˈsɪf.ɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in nonspecific?
The third syllable, cif, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of nonspecific?
Nonspecific has the structure CVC/CCV/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide nonspecific into syllables?
By sound, nɒn.spə.sɪf.ɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, non-spe-cif-ic.
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