How Many Syllables In Notwithstanding?
4syllables
Notwithstanding has 4 syllables, not-with-stan-ding. It is a polysyllabic word.
notwithstanding
/ˌnɒt.wɪðˈstæn.dɪŋ/ UK /ˌnɑːt.wɪθˈstæn.dɪŋ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, stan.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/nɒt.wɪð.stæn.dɪŋ/
Division By Letters
not-with-stan-ding
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Notwithstanding
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 | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | w | ɪ | ð | CVC | closed |
| 3 primary stress | st | æ | n | CCVC | closed |
| 4 | d | ɪ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
Why Notwithstanding Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /st/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in notwithstanding?
Notwithstanding has 4 syllables, not-with-stan-ding. In British English it is transcribed /ˌnɒt.wɪðˈstæn.dɪŋ/.
Which syllable is stressed in notwithstanding?
The third syllable, stan, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of notwithstanding?
Notwithstanding has the structure CVC/CVC/CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide notwithstanding into syllables?
By sound, nɒt.wɪð.stæn.dɪŋ. By letters, as a spelling guide, not-with-stan-ding.
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