How Many Syllables In Laptop?
2syllables
Laptop has 2 syllables, lap-top. It is a disyllabic word.
laptop
/ˈlæp.tɒp/ UK /ˈlæp.tɑːp/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, lap.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/læp.tɒp/
Division By Letters
lap-top
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Laptop
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 | p | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ɒ | p | CVC | closed |
Why Laptop Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in laptop?
Laptop has 2 syllables, lap-top. In British English it is transcribed /ˈlæp.tɒp/.
Which syllable is stressed in laptop?
The first syllable, lap, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of laptop?
Laptop has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide laptop into syllables?
By sound, læp.tɒp. By letters, as a spelling guide, lap-top.