How Many Syllables In Lasagne?
3syllables
Lasagne has 3 syllables, lə-zæn-jə. It is a trisyllabic word.
ləzænjə
/ləˈzæn.jə/ UK /ləˈzɑːn.jə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, zæn.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/lə.zæn.jə/
Division By Letters
The spelling does not split cleanly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Lasagne
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 | z | æ | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | j | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Lasagne Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ləˈzæn.jə/ | /ləˈzɑːn.jə/ | 3 |
| Also | /ləˈzɑːn.jə/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in lasagne?
Lasagne has 3 syllables, lə-zæn-jə. In British English it is transcribed /ləˈzæn.jə/.
Which syllable is stressed in lasagne?
The second syllable, zæn, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of lasagne?
Lasagne has the structure CV/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide lasagne into syllables?
By sound, lə.zæn.jə. By letters, as a spelling guide, the spelling does not split cleanly.