How Many Syllables In Nationalist?
4syllables
Nationalist has 4 syllables, nat-ion-al-ist. It is a polysyllabic word.
nationalist
/ˈnæʃ.ən.əl.ɪst/ UK /ˈnæʃ.ən.əl.ɪst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, nat.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC/VC/VCC
Division By Sound
/næʃ.ən.əl.ɪst/
Division By Letters
nat-ion-al-ist
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Nationalist
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 | ʃ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
| 4 | – | ɪ | st | VCC | closed |
Why Nationalist Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /ʃ/.
- Syllable 2 ends in /n/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
- Syllable 3 ends in /l/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in nationalist?
Nationalist has 4 syllables, nat-ion-al-ist. In British English it is transcribed /ˈnæʃ.ən.əl.ɪst/.
Which syllable is stressed in nationalist?
The first syllable, nat, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of nationalist?
Nationalist has the structure CVC/VC/VC/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide nationalist into syllables?
By sound, næʃ.ən.əl.ɪst. By letters, as a spelling guide, nat-ion-al-ist.