How Many Syllables In Lesotho?
3syllables
Lesotho has 3 syllables, le-so-tho. It is a trisyllabic word.
lesotho
/ləˈsuː.tuː/ UK /ləˈsuː.t̬uː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, so.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/lə.suː.tuː/
Division By Letters
le-so-tho
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Lesotho
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | l | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | s | uː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | t | uː | – | CV | open |
Why Lesotho Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Lesotho?
Lesotho has 3 syllables, le-so-tho. In British English it is transcribed /ləˈsuː.tuː/.
Which syllable is stressed in Lesotho?
The second syllable, so, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Lesotho?
Lesotho has the structure CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Lesotho into syllables?
By sound, lə.suː.tuː. By letters, as a spelling guide, le-so-tho.