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