How Many Syllables In Lemonade?
3syllables
Lemonade has 3 syllables, lem-o-nade. It is a trisyllabic word.
lemonade
/ˌlem.əˈneɪd/ UK /ˌlem.əˈneɪd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, nade.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/lem.ə.neɪd/
Division By Letters
lem-o-nade
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Lemonade
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | l | e | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | n | eɪ | d | CVC | closed |
Why Lemonade Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in lemonade?
Lemonade has 3 syllables, lem-o-nade. In British English it is transcribed /ˌlem.əˈneɪd/.
Which syllable is stressed in lemonade?
The third syllable, nade, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of lemonade?
Lemonade has the structure CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide lemonade into syllables?
By sound, lem.ə.neɪd. By letters, as a spelling guide, lem-o-nade.