How Many Syllables In Nephew?
2syllables
Nephew has 2 syllables, neph-ew. It is a disyllabic word.
nephew
/ˈnef.juː/ UK /ˈnef.juː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, neph.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/nef.juː/
Division By Letters
neph-ew
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Nephew
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 | f | CVC | closed |
| 2 | j | uː | – | CV | open |
Why Nephew Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /f/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in nephew?
Nephew has 2 syllables, neph-ew. In British English it is transcribed /ˈnef.juː/.
Which syllable is stressed in nephew?
The first syllable, neph, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of nephew?
Nephew has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide nephew into syllables?
By sound, nef.juː. By letters, as a spelling guide, neph-ew.