How Many Syllables In Naked?
2syllables
Naked has 2 syllables, na-ked. It is a disyllabic word.
naked
/ˈneɪ.kɪd/ UK /ˈneɪ.kəd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, na.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/neɪ.kɪd/
Division By Letters
na-ked
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Naked
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 | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | k | ɪ | d | CVC | closed |
Why Naked Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in naked?
Naked has 2 syllables, na-ked. In British English it is transcribed /ˈneɪ.kɪd/.
Which syllable is stressed in naked?
The first syllable, na, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of naked?
Naked has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide naked into syllables?
By sound, neɪ.kɪd. By letters, as a spelling guide, na-ked.