How Many Syllables In Launder?
2syllables
Launder has 2 syllables, laun-der. It is a disyllabic word.
launder
/ˈlɔːn.də/ UK /ˈlɔːn.dɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, laun.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/lɔːn.də/
Division By Letters
laun-der
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Launder
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 | ɔː | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Launder Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in launder?
Launder has 2 syllables, laun-der. In British English it is transcribed /ˈlɔːn.də/.
Which syllable is stressed in launder?
The first syllable, laun, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of launder?
Launder has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide launder into syllables?
By sound, lɔːn.də. By letters, as a spelling guide, laun-der.