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