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