How Many Syllables In Novel?
2syllables
Novel has 2 syllables, nov-el. It is a disyllabic word.
novel
/ˈnɒv.əl/ UK /ˈnɑː.vəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, nov.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/nɒv.əl/
Division By Letters
nov-el
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Novel
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 | v | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Novel Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /v/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in novel?
Novel has 2 syllables, nov-el. In British English it is transcribed /ˈnɒv.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in novel?
The first syllable, nov, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of novel?
Novel has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide novel into syllables?
By sound, nɒv.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, nov-el.