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