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