How Many Syllables In Nontoxic?
3syllables
Nontoxic has 3 syllables, non-tox-ic. It is a trisyllabic word.
nontoxic
/nɒnˈtɒk.sɪk/ UK /ˌnɑːnˈtɑːk.sɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tox.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/nɒn.tɒk.sɪk/
Division By Letters
non-tox-ic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Nontoxic
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 | t | ɒ | k | CVC | closed |
| 3 | s | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
Why Nontoxic Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in nontoxic?
Nontoxic has 3 syllables, non-tox-ic. In British English it is transcribed /nɒnˈtɒk.sɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in nontoxic?
The second syllable, tox, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of nontoxic?
Nontoxic has the structure CVC/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide nontoxic into syllables?
By sound, nɒn.tɒk.sɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, non-tox-ic.
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