How Many Syllables In Nike?
2syllables
Nike has 2 syllables, ni-ke. It is a disyllabic word.
nike
/ˈnaɪ.ki/ UK /ˈnaɪ.ki/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ni.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/naɪ.ki/
Division By Letters
ni-ke
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Nike
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 | – | CV | open |
| 2 | k | i | – | CV | open |
Why Nike Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Nike?
Nike has 2 syllables, ni-ke. In British English it is transcribed /ˈnaɪ.ki/.
Which syllable is stressed in Nike?
The first syllable, ni, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Nike?
Nike has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Nike into syllables?
By sound, naɪ.ki. By letters, as a spelling guide, ni-ke.