How Many Syllables In Latitude?
3syllables
Latitude has 3 syllables, lat-i-tude. It is a trisyllabic word.
latitude
/ˈlæt.ɪ.tjuːd/ UK /ˈlæt.ə.t̬uːd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, lat.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CCVC
Division By Sound
/læt.ɪ.tjuːd/
Division By Letters
lat-i-tude
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Latitude
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 | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | tj | uː | d | CCVC | closed |
Why Latitude Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /tj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in latitude?
Latitude has 3 syllables, lat-i-tude. In British English it is transcribed /ˈlæt.ɪ.tjuːd/.
Which syllable is stressed in latitude?
The first syllable, lat, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of latitude?
Latitude has the structure CVC/V/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide latitude into syllables?
By sound, læt.ɪ.tjuːd. By letters, as a spelling guide, lat-i-tude.