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