How Many Syllables In November?
3syllables
November has 3 syllables, no-vem-ber. It is a trisyllabic word.
november
/nəʊˈvem.bə/ UK /noʊˈvem.bɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, vem.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/nəʊ.vem.bə/
Division By Letters
no-vem-ber
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of November
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 | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | v | e | m | CVC | closed |
| 3 | b | ə | – | CV | open |
Why November Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in november?
November has 3 syllables, no-vem-ber. In British English it is transcribed /nəʊˈvem.bə/.
Which syllable is stressed in november?
The second syllable, vem, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of november?
November has the structure CV/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide november into syllables?
By sound, nəʊ.vem.bə. By letters, as a spelling guide, no-vem-ber.