How Many Syllables In Labour?
2syllables
Labour has 2 syllables, la-bour. It is a disyllabic word.
labour
/ˈleɪ.bə/ UK /ˈleɪ.bɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, la.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/leɪ.bə/
Division By Letters
la-bour
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Labour
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 | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | b | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Labour Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in labour?
Labour has 2 syllables, la-bour. In British English it is transcribed /ˈleɪ.bə/.
Which syllable is stressed in labour?
The first syllable, la, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of labour?
Labour has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide labour into syllables?
By sound, leɪ.bə. By letters, as a spelling guide, la-bour.