How Many Syllables In Lawsuit?
2syllables
Lawsuit has 2 syllables, law-suit. It is a disyllabic word.
lawsuit
/ˈlɔː.suːt/ UK /ˈlɔː.suːt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, law.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/lɔː.suːt/
Division By Letters
law-suit
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Lawsuit
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 | s | uː | t | CVC | closed |
Why Lawsuit Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈlɔː.suːt/ | /ˈlɔː.suːt/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈlɔː.sjuːt/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in lawsuit?
Lawsuit has 2 syllables, law-suit. In British English it is transcribed /ˈlɔː.suːt/.
Which syllable is stressed in lawsuit?
The first syllable, law, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of lawsuit?
Lawsuit has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide lawsuit into syllables?
By sound, lɔː.suːt. By letters, as a spelling guide, law-suit.