How Many Syllables In Nonstandard?
3syllables
Nonstandard has 3 syllables, non-stan-dard. It is a trisyllabic word.
nonstandard
/nɒnˈstæn.dəd/ UK /ˌnɑːnˈstæn.dɚd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, stan.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/nɒn.stæn.dəd/
Division By Letters
non-stan-dard
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Nonstandard
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 | st | æ | n | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | d | ə | d | CVC | closed |
Why Nonstandard Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /st/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in nonstandard?
Nonstandard has 3 syllables, non-stan-dard. In British English it is transcribed /nɒnˈstæn.dəd/.
Which syllable is stressed in nonstandard?
The second syllable, stan, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of nonstandard?
Nonstandard has the structure CVC/CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide nonstandard into syllables?
By sound, nɒn.stæn.dəd. By letters, as a spelling guide, non-stan-dard.