How Many Syllables In Lockup?
2syllables
Lockup has 2 syllables, lock-up. It is a disyllabic word.
lockup
/ˈlɒk.ʌp/ UK /ˈlɑːk.ʌp/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, lock.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/lɒk.ʌp/
Division By Letters
lock-up
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Lockup
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 | – | ʌ | p | VC | closed |
Why Lockup 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 lockup?
Lockup has 2 syllables, lock-up. In British English it is transcribed /ˈlɒk.ʌp/.
Which syllable is stressed in lockup?
The first syllable, lock, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of lockup?
Lockup has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide lockup into syllables?
By sound, lɒk.ʌp. By letters, as a spelling guide, lock-up.