How Many Syllables In Landmark?
2syllables
Landmark has 2 syllables, land-mark. It is a disyllabic word.
landmark
/ˈlænd.mɑːk/ UK /ˈlænd.mɑːrk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, land.
Syllable Structure
CVCC/CVC
Division By Sound
/lænd.mɑːk/
Division By Letters
land-mark
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Landmark
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 | æ | nd | CVCC | closed |
| 2 | m | ɑː | k | CVC | closed |
Why Landmark Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /nd/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in landmark?
Landmark has 2 syllables, land-mark. In British English it is transcribed /ˈlænd.mɑːk/.
Which syllable is stressed in landmark?
The first syllable, land, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of landmark?
Landmark has the structure CVCC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide landmark into syllables?
By sound, lænd.mɑːk. By letters, as a spelling guide, land-mark.