How Many Syllables In Jawline?
2syllables
Jawline has 2 syllables, jaw-line. It is a disyllabic word.
jawline
/ˈdʒɔː.laɪn/ UK /ˈdʒɔː.laɪn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, jaw.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/dʒɔː.laɪn/
Division By Letters
jaw-line
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Jawline
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 | dʒ | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | l | aɪ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Jawline Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in jawline?
Jawline has 2 syllables, jaw-line. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdʒɔː.laɪn/.
Which syllable is stressed in jawline?
The first syllable, jaw, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of jawline?
Jawline has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide jawline into syllables?
By sound, dʒɔː.laɪn. By letters, as a spelling guide, jaw-line.