How Many Syllables In NLC?
3syllables
NLC has 3 syllables, en-el-siː. It is a trisyllabic word.
enelsiː
/ˌen.elˈsiː/ UK /ˌen.elˈsiː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, siː.
Syllable Structure
VC/VC/CV
Division By Sound
/en.el.siː/
Division By Letters
The spelling does not split cleanly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of NLC
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 | – | e | n | VC | closed |
| 2 | – | e | l | VC | closed |
| 3 primary stress | s | iː | – | CV | open |
Why NLC Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in NLC?
NLC has 3 syllables, en-el-siː. In British English it is transcribed /ˌen.elˈsiː/.
Which syllable is stressed in NLC?
The third syllable, siː, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of NLC?
NLC has the structure VC/VC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide NLC into syllables?
By sound, en.el.siː. By letters, as a spelling guide, the spelling does not split cleanly.