How Many Syllables In Layoff?
2syllables
Layoff has 2 syllables, la-yoff. It is a disyllabic word.
layoff
/ˈleɪ.ɒf/ UK /ˈleɪ.ɔːf/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, la.
Syllable Structure
CV/VC
Division By Sound
/leɪ.ɒf/
Division By Letters
la-yoff
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Layoff
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 | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | – | ɒ | f | VC | closed |
Why Layoff Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in layoff?
Layoff has 2 syllables, la-yoff. In British English it is transcribed /ˈleɪ.ɒf/.
Which syllable is stressed in layoff?
The first syllable, la, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of layoff?
Layoff has the structure CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide layoff into syllables?
By sound, leɪ.ɒf. By letters, as a spelling guide, la-yoff.