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