How Many Syllables In Nullify?
3syllables
Nullify has 3 syllables, null-i-fy. It is a trisyllabic word.
nullify
/ˈnʌl.ɪ.faɪ/ UK /ˈnʌl.ə.faɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, null.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/nʌl.ɪ.faɪ/
Division By Letters
null-i-fy
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Nullify
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 | ʌ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | f | aɪ | – | CV | open |
Why Nullify Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in nullify?
Nullify has 3 syllables, null-i-fy. In British English it is transcribed /ˈnʌl.ɪ.faɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in nullify?
The first syllable, null, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of nullify?
Nullify has the structure CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide nullify into syllables?
By sound, nʌl.ɪ.faɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, null-i-fy.