How Many Syllables In Northern?
2syllables
Northern has 2 syllables, nor-thern. It is a disyllabic word.
northern
/ˈnɔː.ðən/ UK /ˈnɔːr.ðɚn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, nor.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/nɔː.ðən/
Division By Letters
nor-thern
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Northern
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | n | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | ð | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Northern Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ð/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in northern?
Northern has 2 syllables, nor-thern. In British English it is transcribed /ˈnɔː.ðən/.
Which syllable is stressed in northern?
The first syllable, nor, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of northern?
Northern has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide northern into syllables?
By sound, nɔː.ðən. By letters, as a spelling guide, nor-thern.