How Many Syllables In Legacy?
3syllables
Legacy has 3 syllables, leg-a-cy. It is a trisyllabic word.
legacy
/ˈleɡ.ə.si/ UK /ˈleɡ.ə.si/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, leg.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/leɡ.ə.si/
Division By Letters
leg-a-cy
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Legacy
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 | e | ɡ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | s | i | – | CV | open |
Why Legacy Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /ɡ/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in legacy?
Legacy has 3 syllables, leg-a-cy. In British English it is transcribed /ˈleɡ.ə.si/.
Which syllable is stressed in legacy?
The first syllable, leg, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of legacy?
Legacy has the structure CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide legacy into syllables?
By sound, leɡ.ə.si. By letters, as a spelling guide, leg-a-cy.