How Many Syllables In Lives?
1syllable
Lives has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.
lives
/laɪvz/ UK /laɪvz/ US
Stress
A one syllable word is stressed on that syllable when it is said on its own.
Division By Sound
/laɪvz/
Division By Letters
lives
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Lives
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | l | aɪ | vz | CVCC | closed |
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plural of life | /laɪvz/ | /laɪvz/ | 1 |
| He, she or it lives (verb) | /lɪvz/ | /lɪvz/ | 1 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in lives?
Lives has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /laɪvz/.
What is the syllable structure of lives?
Lives has the structure CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.