How Many Syllables In Limousine?
3syllables
Limousine has 3 syllables, lim-ou-sine. It is a trisyllabic word.
limousine
/ˌlɪm.əˈziːn/ UK /ˌlɪm.əˈziːn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, sine.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/lɪm.ə.ziːn/
Division By Letters
lim-ou-sine
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Limousine
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 | ɪ | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | z | iː | n | CVC | closed |
Why Limousine Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in limousine?
Limousine has 3 syllables, lim-ou-sine. In British English it is transcribed /ˌlɪm.əˈziːn/.
Which syllable is stressed in limousine?
The third syllable, sine, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of limousine?
Limousine has the structure CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide limousine into syllables?
By sound, lɪm.ə.ziːn. By letters, as a spelling guide, lim-ou-sine.