How Many Syllables In Lowercase?
3syllables
Lowercase has 3 syllables, low-er-case. It is a trisyllabic word.
lowercase
/ˌləʊ.əˈkeɪs/ UK /ˌloʊ.ɚˈkeɪs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, case.
Syllable Structure
CV/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ləʊ.ə.keɪs/
Division By Letters
low-er-case
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Lowercase
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | l | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | k | eɪ | s | CVC | closed |
Why Lowercase Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in lowercase?
Lowercase has 3 syllables, low-er-case. In British English it is transcribed /ˌləʊ.əˈkeɪs/.
Which syllable is stressed in lowercase?
The third syllable, case, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of lowercase?
Lowercase has the structure CV/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide lowercase into syllables?
By sound, ləʊ.ə.keɪs. By letters, as a spelling guide, low-er-case.