How Many Syllables In Nobody?
3syllables
Nobody has 3 syllables, no-bo-dy. It is a trisyllabic word.
nobody
/ˈnəʊ.bə.di/ UK /ˈnoʊ.bɑː.di/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, no.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/nəʊ.bə.di/
Division By Letters
no-bo-dy
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Nobody
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 | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | b | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | d | i | – | CV | open |
Why Nobody Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in nobody?
Nobody has 3 syllables, no-bo-dy. In British English it is transcribed /ˈnəʊ.bə.di/.
Which syllable is stressed in nobody?
The first syllable, no, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of nobody?
Nobody has the structure CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide nobody into syllables?
By sound, nəʊ.bə.di. By letters, as a spelling guide, no-bo-dy.