How Many Syllables In NAFDAC?
2syllables
NAFDAC has 2 syllables, naf-dac. It is a disyllabic word.
nafdac
/ˈnæf.dæk/ UK /ˈnæf.dæk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, naf.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/næf.dæk/
Division By Letters
naf-dac
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of NAFDAC
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 | f | CVC | closed |
| 2 | d | æ | k | CVC | closed |
Why NAFDAC Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /f/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in NAFDAC?
NAFDAC has 2 syllables, naf-dac. In British English it is transcribed /ˈnæf.dæk/.
Which syllable is stressed in NAFDAC?
The first syllable, naf, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of NAFDAC?
NAFDAC has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide NAFDAC into syllables?
By sound, næf.dæk. By letters, as a spelling guide, naf-dac.