How Many Syllables In Lobby?
2syllables
Lobby has 2 syllables, lobb-y. It is a disyllabic word.
lobby
/ˈlɒb.i/ UK /ˈlɑː.bi/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, lobb.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/lɒb.i/
Division By Letters
lobb-y
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Lobby
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 | ɒ | b | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | i | – | V | open |
Why Lobby Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in lobby?
Lobby has 2 syllables, lobb-y. In British English it is transcribed /ˈlɒb.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in lobby?
The first syllable, lobb, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of lobby?
Lobby has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide lobby into syllables?
By sound, lɒb.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, lobb-y.