How Many Syllables In Nutella?
3syllables
Nutella has 3 syllables, nu-tell-a. It is a trisyllabic word.
nutella
/nuːˈtel.ə/ UK /nuːˈtel.ə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tell.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/V
Division By Sound
/nuː.tel.ə/
Division By Letters
nu-tell-a
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Nutella
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 | uː | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | t | e | l | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Nutella Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Nutella?
Nutella has 3 syllables, nu-tell-a. In British English it is transcribed /nuːˈtel.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in Nutella?
The second syllable, tell, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Nutella?
Nutella has the structure CV/CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Nutella into syllables?
By sound, nuː.tel.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, nu-tell-a.