How Many Syllables In NFL?
3syllables
NFL has 3 syllables, en-ef-el. It is a trisyllabic word.
enefel
/ˌen.efˈel/ UK /ˌen.efˈel/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, el.
Syllable Structure
VC/VC/VC
Division By Sound
/en.ef.el/
Division By Letters
The spelling does not split cleanly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of NFL
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | e | n | VC | closed |
| 2 | – | e | f | VC | closed |
| 3 primary stress | – | e | l | VC | closed |
Why NFL Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Syllable 2 ends in /f/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in NFL?
NFL has 3 syllables, en-ef-el. In British English it is transcribed /ˌen.efˈel/.
Which syllable is stressed in NFL?
The third syllable, el, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of NFL?
NFL has the structure VC/VC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide NFL into syllables?
By sound, en.ef.el. By letters, as a spelling guide, the spelling does not split cleanly.