How Many Syllables In Lahore?
2syllables
Lahore has 2 syllables, la-hore. It is a disyllabic word.
lahore
/ləˈhɔː/ UK /ləˈhɔːr/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, hore.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/lə.hɔː/
Division By Letters
la-hore
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Lahore
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | l | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | h | ɔː | – | CV | open |
Why Lahore Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /h/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Lahore?
Lahore has 2 syllables, la-hore. In British English it is transcribed /ləˈhɔː/.
Which syllable is stressed in Lahore?
The second syllable, hore, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Lahore?
Lahore has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Lahore into syllables?
By sound, lə.hɔː. By letters, as a spelling guide, la-hore.