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