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