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