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