How Many Syllables In Nonviolence?
4syllables
Nonviolence has 4 syllables, non-vi-o-lence. It is a polysyllabic word.
nonviolence
/nɒnˈvaɪ.ə.ləns/ UK /ˌnɑːnˈvaɪ.ə.ləns/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, vi.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/V/CVCC
Division By Sound
/nɒn.vaɪ.ə.ləns/
Division By Letters
non-vi-o-lence
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Nonviolence
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 | v | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 4 | l | ə | ns | CVCC | closed |
Why Nonviolence Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in nonviolence?
Nonviolence has 4 syllables, non-vi-o-lence. In British English it is transcribed /nɒnˈvaɪ.ə.ləns/.
Which syllable is stressed in nonviolence?
The second syllable, vi, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of nonviolence?
Nonviolence has the structure CVC/CV/V/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide nonviolence into syllables?
By sound, nɒn.vaɪ.ə.ləns. By letters, as a spelling guide, non-vi-o-lence.