How Many Syllables In Neither?
2syllables
Neither has 2 syllables, nei-ther. It is a disyllabic word.
neither
/ˈnaɪ.ðə/ UK /ˈniː.ðɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, nei.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/naɪ.ðə/
Division By Letters
nei-ther
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Neither
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 | aɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | ð | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Neither Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ð/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈnaɪ.ðə/ | /ˈniː.ðɚ/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈniː.ðə/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in neither?
Neither has 2 syllables, nei-ther. In British English it is transcribed /ˈnaɪ.ðə/.
Which syllable is stressed in neither?
The first syllable, nei, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of neither?
Neither has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide neither into syllables?
By sound, naɪ.ðə. By letters, as a spelling guide, nei-ther.