How Many Syllables In Lawrence?
2syllables
Lawrence has 2 syllables, lawr-ence. It is a disyllabic word.
lawrence
/ˈlɒr.əns/ UK /ˈlɔːr.əns/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, lawr.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VCC
Division By Sound
/lɒr.əns/
Division By Letters
lawr-ence
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Lawrence
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 | ns | VCC | closed |
Why Lawrence 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 Lawrence?
Lawrence has 2 syllables, lawr-ence. In British English it is transcribed /ˈlɒr.əns/.
Which syllable is stressed in Lawrence?
The first syllable, lawr, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Lawrence?
Lawrence has the structure CVC/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Lawrence into syllables?
By sound, lɒr.əns. By letters, as a spelling guide, lawr-ence.