How Many Syllables In Naive?
2syllables
Naive has 2 syllables, naiv-e. It is a disyllabic word.
naive
/naɪˈiːv/ UK /naɪˈiːv/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, e.
Syllable Structure
CV/VC
Division By Sound
/naɪ.iːv/
Division By Letters
naiv-e
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Naive
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 | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | – | iː | v | VC | closed |
Why Naive Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in naive?
Naive has 2 syllables, naiv-e. In British English it is transcribed /naɪˈiːv/.
Which syllable is stressed in naive?
The second syllable, e, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of naive?
Naive has the structure CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide naive into syllables?
By sound, naɪ.iːv. By letters, as a spelling guide, naiv-e.