How Many Syllables In Nuisance?
2syllables
Nuisance has 2 syllables, nui-sance. It is a disyllabic word.
nuisance
/ˈnjuː.səns/ UK /ˈnuː.səns/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, nui.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/njuː.səns/
Division By Letters
nui-sance
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Nuisance
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 | nj | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | s | ə | ns | CVCC | closed |
Why Nuisance Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in nuisance?
Nuisance has 2 syllables, nui-sance. In British English it is transcribed /ˈnjuː.səns/.
Which syllable is stressed in nuisance?
The first syllable, nui, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of nuisance?
Nuisance has the structure CCV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide nuisance into syllables?
By sound, njuː.səns. By letters, as a spelling guide, nui-sance.