How Many Syllables In Nonsense?
2syllables
Nonsense has 2 syllables, non-sense. It is a disyllabic word.
nonsense
/ˈnɒn.səns/ UK /ˈnɑːn.sens/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, non.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/nɒn.səns/
Division By Letters
non-sense
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Nonsense
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 | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | s | ə | ns | CVCC | closed |
Why Nonsense Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in nonsense?
Nonsense has 2 syllables, non-sense. In British English it is transcribed /ˈnɒn.səns/.
Which syllable is stressed in nonsense?
The first syllable, non, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of nonsense?
Nonsense has the structure CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide nonsense into syllables?
By sound, nɒn.səns. By letters, as a spelling guide, non-sense.