How Many Syllables In Lagoon?
2syllables
Lagoon has 2 syllables, la-goon. It is a disyllabic word.
lagoon
/ləˈɡuːn/ UK /ləˈɡuːn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, goon.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/lə.ɡuːn/
Division By Letters
la-goon
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Lagoon
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | l | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | ɡ | uː | n | CVC | closed |
Why Lagoon 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 lagoon?
Lagoon has 2 syllables, la-goon. In British English it is transcribed /ləˈɡuːn/.
Which syllable is stressed in lagoon?
The second syllable, goon, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of lagoon?
Lagoon has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide lagoon into syllables?
By sound, lə.ɡuːn. By letters, as a spelling guide, la-goon.