How Many Syllables In Lecture?
2syllables
Lecture has 2 syllables, lec-ture. It is a disyllabic word.
lecture
/ˈlek.tʃə/ UK /ˈlek.tʃɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, lec.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/lek.tʃə/
Division By Letters
lec-ture
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Lecture
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 | e | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | tʃ | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Lecture Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in lecture?
Lecture has 2 syllables, lec-ture. In British English it is transcribed /ˈlek.tʃə/.
Which syllable is stressed in lecture?
The first syllable, lec, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of lecture?
Lecture has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide lecture into syllables?
By sound, lek.tʃə. By letters, as a spelling guide, lec-ture.