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