How Many Syllables In Nonfiction?
3syllables
Nonfiction has 3 syllables, non-fic-tion. It is a trisyllabic word.
nonfiction
/ˌnɒnˈfɪk.ʃən/ UK /ˌnɑːnˈfɪk.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, fic.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/nɒn.fɪk.ʃən/
Division By Letters
non-fic-tion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Nonfiction
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 | n | ɒ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | f | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
| 3 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Nonfiction Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in nonfiction?
Nonfiction has 3 syllables, non-fic-tion. In British English it is transcribed /ˌnɒnˈfɪk.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in nonfiction?
The second syllable, fic, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of nonfiction?
Nonfiction has the structure CVC/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide nonfiction into syllables?
By sound, nɒn.fɪk.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, non-fic-tion.