How Many Syllables In Landlord?
2syllables
Landlord has 2 syllables, land-lord. It is a disyllabic word.
landlord
/ˈlænd.lɔːd/ UK /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, land.
Syllable Structure
CVCC/CVC
Division By Sound
/lænd.lɔːd/
Division By Letters
land-lord
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Landlord
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 | l | æ | nd | CVCC | closed |
| 2 | l | ɔː | d | CVC | closed |
Why Landlord Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /nd/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in landlord?
Landlord has 2 syllables, land-lord. In British English it is transcribed /ˈlænd.lɔːd/.
Which syllable is stressed in landlord?
The first syllable, land, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of landlord?
Landlord has the structure CVCC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide landlord into syllables?
By sound, lænd.lɔːd. By letters, as a spelling guide, land-lord.