How Many Syllables In Nonpartisan?
4syllables
Nonpartisan has 4 syllables, non-par-ti-san. It is a polysyllabic word.
nonpartisan
/ˌnɒn.pɑː.tɪˈzæn/ UK /ˌnɑːn.pɑːr.t̬ɪˈzæn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the fourth syllable, san.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/nɒn.pɑː.tɪ.zæn/
Division By Letters
non-par-ti-san
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Nonpartisan
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 | p | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | t | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 4 primary stress | z | æ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Nonpartisan Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in nonpartisan?
Nonpartisan has 4 syllables, non-par-ti-san. In British English it is transcribed /ˌnɒn.pɑː.tɪˈzæn/.
Which syllable is stressed in nonpartisan?
The fourth syllable, san, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of nonpartisan?
Nonpartisan has the structure CVC/CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide nonpartisan into syllables?
By sound, nɒn.pɑː.tɪ.zæn. By letters, as a spelling guide, non-par-ti-san.
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