How Many Syllables In Loophole?
2syllables
Loophole has 2 syllables, loo-phole. It is a disyllabic word.
loophole
/ˈluːp.həʊl/ UK /ˈluːp.hoʊl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, loo.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/luːp.həʊl/
Division By Letters
loo-phole
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Loophole
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 | uː | p | CVC | closed |
| 2 | h | əʊ | l | CVC | closed |
Why Loophole Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /h/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in loophole?
Loophole has 2 syllables, loo-phole. In British English it is transcribed /ˈluːp.həʊl/.
Which syllable is stressed in loophole?
The first syllable, loo, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of loophole?
Loophole has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide loophole into syllables?
By sound, luːp.həʊl. By letters, as a spelling guide, loo-phole.