How Many Syllables In Nutmeg?
2syllables
Nutmeg has 2 syllables, nut-meg. It is a disyllabic word.
nutmeg
/ˈnʌt.meɡ/ UK /ˈnʌt.meɡ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, nut.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/nʌt.meɡ/
Division By Letters
nut-meg
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Nutmeg
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 | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | m | e | ɡ | CVC | closed |
Why Nutmeg Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in nutmeg?
Nutmeg has 2 syllables, nut-meg. In British English it is transcribed /ˈnʌt.meɡ/.
Which syllable is stressed in nutmeg?
The first syllable, nut, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of nutmeg?
Nutmeg has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide nutmeg into syllables?
By sound, nʌt.meɡ. By letters, as a spelling guide, nut-meg.