How Many Syllables In Nocturnal?
3syllables
Nocturnal has 3 syllables, noc-tur-nal. It is a trisyllabic word.
nocturnal
/nɒkˈtɜː.nəl/ UK /nɑːkˈtɝː.nəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tur.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/nɒk.tɜː.nəl/
Division By Letters
noc-tur-nal
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Nocturnal
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | n | ɒ | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | t | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | n | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Nocturnal Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in nocturnal?
Nocturnal has 3 syllables, noc-tur-nal. In British English it is transcribed /nɒkˈtɜː.nəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in nocturnal?
The second syllable, tur, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of nocturnal?
Nocturnal has the structure CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide nocturnal into syllables?
By sound, nɒk.tɜː.nəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, noc-tur-nal.