How Many Syllables In Legend?
2syllables
Legend has 2 syllables, leg-end. It is a disyllabic word.
legend
/ˈledʒ.ənd/ UK /ˈledʒ.ənd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, leg.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VCC
Division By Sound
/ledʒ.ənd/
Division By Letters
leg-end
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Legend
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 | dʒ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | nd | VCC | closed |
Why Legend Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /dʒ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in legend?
Legend has 2 syllables, leg-end. In British English it is transcribed /ˈledʒ.ənd/.
Which syllable is stressed in legend?
The first syllable, leg, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of legend?
Legend has the structure CVC/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide legend into syllables?
By sound, ledʒ.ənd. By letters, as a spelling guide, leg-end.