How Many Syllables In Lincoln?
2syllables
Lincoln has 2 syllables, lin-coln. It is a disyllabic word.
lincoln
/ˈlɪŋ.kən/ UK /ˈlɪŋ.kən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, lin.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/lɪŋ.kən/
Division By Letters
lin-coln
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Lincoln
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 | ɪ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | k | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Lincoln Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /ŋ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Lincoln?
Lincoln has 2 syllables, lin-coln. In British English it is transcribed /ˈlɪŋ.kən/.
Which syllable is stressed in Lincoln?
The first syllable, lin, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Lincoln?
Lincoln has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Lincoln into syllables?
By sound, lɪŋ.kən. By letters, as a spelling guide, lin-coln.