How Many Syllables In Nostril?
2syllables
Nostril has 2 syllables, nos-tril. It is a disyllabic word.
nostril
/ˈnɒs.trɪl/ UK /ˈnɑːs.trəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, nos.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/nɒs.trɪl/
Division By Letters
nos-tril
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Nostril
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 | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | tr | ɪ | l | CCVC | closed |
Why Nostril Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in nostril?
Nostril has 2 syllables, nos-tril. In British English it is transcribed /ˈnɒs.trɪl/.
Which syllable is stressed in nostril?
The first syllable, nos, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of nostril?
Nostril has the structure CVC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide nostril into syllables?
By sound, nɒs.trɪl. By letters, as a spelling guide, nos-tril.