How Many Syllables In Nothing?
2syllables
Nothing has 2 syllables, noth-ing. It is a disyllabic word.
nothing
/ˈnʌθ.ɪŋ/ UK /ˈnʌθ.ɪŋ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, noth.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/nʌθ.ɪŋ/
Division By Letters
noth-ing
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Nothing
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 | ʌ | θ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | ŋ | VC | closed |
Why Nothing Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /θ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in nothing?
Nothing has 2 syllables, noth-ing. In British English it is transcribed /ˈnʌθ.ɪŋ/.
Which syllable is stressed in nothing?
The first syllable, noth, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of nothing?
Nothing has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide nothing into syllables?
By sound, nʌθ.ɪŋ. By letters, as a spelling guide, noth-ing.