How Many Syllables In Lawmaker?
3syllables
Lawmaker has 3 syllables, law-ma-ker. It is a trisyllabic word.
lawmaker
/ˈlɔː.meɪ.kə/ UK /ˈlɔː.meɪ.kɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, law.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/lɔː.meɪ.kə/
Division By Letters
law-ma-ker
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Lawmaker
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 | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | m | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | k | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Lawmaker Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in lawmaker?
Lawmaker has 3 syllables, law-ma-ker. In British English it is transcribed /ˈlɔː.meɪ.kə/.
Which syllable is stressed in lawmaker?
The first syllable, law, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of lawmaker?
Lawmaker has the structure CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide lawmaker into syllables?
By sound, lɔː.meɪ.kə. By letters, as a spelling guide, law-ma-ker.