How Many Syllables In Nightmare?
2syllables
Nightmare has 2 syllables, night-mare. It is a disyllabic word.
nightmare
/ˈnaɪt.meə/ UK /ˈnaɪt.mer/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, night.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/naɪt.meə/
Division By Letters
night-mare
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Nightmare
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 | aɪ | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | m | eə | – | CV | open |
Why Nightmare Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in nightmare?
Nightmare has 2 syllables, night-mare. In British English it is transcribed /ˈnaɪt.meə/.
Which syllable is stressed in nightmare?
The first syllable, night, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of nightmare?
Nightmare has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide nightmare into syllables?
By sound, naɪt.meə. By letters, as a spelling guide, night-mare.