How Many Syllables In Nachos?
2syllables
Nachos has 2 syllables, nach-os. It is a disyllabic word.
nachos
/ˈnætʃ.əʊz/ UK /ˈnɑː.tʃoʊz/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, nach.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/nætʃ.əʊz/
Division By Letters
nach-os
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Nachos
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 | æ | tʃ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | əʊ | z | VC | closed |
Why Nachos Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /tʃ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in nachos?
Nachos has 2 syllables, nach-os. In British English it is transcribed /ˈnætʃ.əʊz/.
Which syllable is stressed in nachos?
The first syllable, nach, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of nachos?
Nachos has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide nachos into syllables?
By sound, nætʃ.əʊz. By letters, as a spelling guide, nach-os.