How Many Syllables In Neptune?
2syllables
Neptune has 2 syllables, nep-tune. It is a disyllabic word.
neptune
/ˈnep.tjuːn/ UK /ˈnep.tuːn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, nep.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/nep.tjuːn/
Division By Letters
nep-tune
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Neptune
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 | p | CVC | closed |
| 2 | tj | uː | n | CCVC | closed |
Why Neptune Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Neptune?
Neptune has 2 syllables, nep-tune. In British English it is transcribed /ˈnep.tjuːn/.
Which syllable is stressed in Neptune?
The first syllable, nep, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Neptune?
Neptune has the structure CVC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Neptune into syllables?
By sound, nep.tjuːn. By letters, as a spelling guide, nep-tune.