How Many Syllables In Nonstick?
2syllables
Nonstick has 2 syllables, non-stick. It is a disyllabic word.
nonstick
/nɒnˈstɪk/ UK /ˌnɑːnˈstɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, stick.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/nɒn.stɪk/
Division By Letters
non-stick
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Nonstick
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 | ɪ | k | CCVC | closed |
Why Nonstick Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /st/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in nonstick?
Nonstick has 2 syllables, non-stick. In British English it is transcribed /nɒnˈstɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in nonstick?
The second syllable, stick, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of nonstick?
Nonstick has the structure CVC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide nonstick into syllables?
By sound, nɒn.stɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, non-stick.