How Many Syllables In Nominal?
3syllables
Nominal has 3 syllables, nom-i-nal. It is a trisyllabic word.
nominal
/ˈnɒm.ɪ.nəl/ UK /ˈnɑː.mə.nəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, nom.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/nɒm.ɪ.nəl/
Division By Letters
nom-i-nal
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Nominal
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 | ɒ | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | n | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Nominal Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in nominal?
Nominal has 3 syllables, nom-i-nal. In British English it is transcribed /ˈnɒm.ɪ.nəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in nominal?
The first syllable, nom, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of nominal?
Nominal has the structure CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide nominal into syllables?
By sound, nɒm.ɪ.nəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, nom-i-nal.