How Many Syllables In Nemesis?
3syllables
Nemesis has 3 syllables, nem-e-sis. It is a trisyllabic word.
nemesis
/ˈnem.ə.sɪs/ UK /ˈnem.ə.səs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, nem.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/nem.ə.sɪs/
Division By Letters
nem-e-sis
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Nemesis
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 | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | s | ɪ | s | CVC | closed |
Why Nemesis Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in nemesis?
Nemesis has 3 syllables, nem-e-sis. In British English it is transcribed /ˈnem.ə.sɪs/.
Which syllable is stressed in nemesis?
The first syllable, nem, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of nemesis?
Nemesis has the structure CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide nemesis into syllables?
By sound, nem.ə.sɪs. By letters, as a spelling guide, nem-e-sis.