How Many Syllables In Nineteen?
2syllables
Nineteen has 2 syllables, nine-teen. It is a disyllabic word.
nineteen
/ˌnaɪnˈtiːn/ UK /ˌnaɪnˈtiːn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, teen.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/naɪn.tiːn/
Division By Letters
nine-teen
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Nineteen
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | n | aɪ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | t | iː | n | CVC | closed |
Why Nineteen Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in nineteen?
Nineteen has 2 syllables, nine-teen. In British English it is transcribed /ˌnaɪnˈtiːn/.
Which syllable is stressed in nineteen?
The second syllable, teen, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of nineteen?
Nineteen has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide nineteen into syllables?
By sound, naɪn.tiːn. By letters, as a spelling guide, nine-teen.