How Many Syllables In Layover?
3syllables
Layover has 3 syllables, la-yo-ver. It is a trisyllabic word.
layover
/ˈleɪ.əʊ.və/ UK /ˈleɪ.oʊ.vɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, la.
Syllable Structure
CV/V/CV
Division By Sound
/leɪ.əʊ.və/
Division By Letters
la-yo-ver
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Layover
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 | – | əʊ | – | V | open |
| 3 | v | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Layover Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in layover?
Layover has 3 syllables, la-yo-ver. In British English it is transcribed /ˈleɪ.əʊ.və/.
Which syllable is stressed in layover?
The first syllable, la, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of layover?
Layover has the structure CV/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide layover into syllables?
By sound, leɪ.əʊ.və. By letters, as a spelling guide, la-yo-ver.