How Many Syllables In Lifetime?
2syllables
Lifetime has 2 syllables, life-time. It is a disyllabic word.
lifetime
/ˈlaɪf.taɪm/ UK /ˈlaɪf.taɪm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, life.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/laɪf.taɪm/
Division By Letters
life-time
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Lifetime
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 | aɪ | f | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | aɪ | m | CVC | closed |
Why Lifetime Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in lifetime?
Lifetime has 2 syllables, life-time. In British English it is transcribed /ˈlaɪf.taɪm/.
Which syllable is stressed in lifetime?
The first syllable, life, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of lifetime?
Lifetime has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide lifetime into syllables?
By sound, laɪf.taɪm. By letters, as a spelling guide, life-time.