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