How Many Syllables In Laurel?
2syllables
Laurel has 2 syllables, laur-el. It is a disyllabic word.
laurel
/ˈlɒr.əl/ UK /ˈlɔːr.əl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, laur.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/lɒr.əl/
Division By Letters
laur-el
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Laurel
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 | ɒ | r | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | l | VC | closed |
Why Laurel Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in laurel?
Laurel has 2 syllables, laur-el. In British English it is transcribed /ˈlɒr.əl/.
Which syllable is stressed in laurel?
The first syllable, laur, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of laurel?
Laurel has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide laurel into syllables?
By sound, lɒr.əl. By letters, as a spelling guide, laur-el.