How Many Syllables In Lockout?
2syllables
Lockout has 2 syllables, lock-out. It is a disyllabic word.
lockout
/ˈlɒk.aʊt/ UK /ˈlɑːk.aʊt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, lock.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/lɒk.aʊt/
Division By Letters
lock-out
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Lockout
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 | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | aʊ | t | VC | closed |
Why Lockout Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in lockout?
Lockout has 2 syllables, lock-out. In British English it is transcribed /ˈlɒk.aʊt/.
Which syllable is stressed in lockout?
The first syllable, lock, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of lockout?
Lockout has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide lockout into syllables?
By sound, lɒk.aʊt. By letters, as a spelling guide, lock-out.