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