How Many Syllables In Nickname?
2syllables
Nickname has 2 syllables, nick-name. It is a disyllabic word.
nickname
/ˈnɪk.neɪm/ UK /ˈnɪk.neɪm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, nick.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/nɪk.neɪm/
Division By Letters
nick-name
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Nickname
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 | n | eɪ | m | CVC | closed |
Why Nickname 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 nickname?
Nickname has 2 syllables, nick-name. In British English it is transcribed /ˈnɪk.neɪm/.
Which syllable is stressed in nickname?
The first syllable, nick, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of nickname?
Nickname has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide nickname into syllables?
By sound, nɪk.neɪm. By letters, as a spelling guide, nick-name.