How Many Syllables In Lego?
2syllables
Lego has 2 syllables, leg-o. It is a disyllabic word.
lego
/ˈleɡ.əʊ/ UK /ˈleɡ.oʊ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, leg.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V
Division By Sound
/leɡ.əʊ/
Division By Letters
leg-o
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Lego
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 | – | əʊ | – | V | open |
Why Lego Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /ɡ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Lego?
Lego has 2 syllables, leg-o. In British English it is transcribed /ˈleɡ.əʊ/.
Which syllable is stressed in Lego?
The first syllable, leg, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Lego?
Lego has the structure CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Lego into syllables?
By sound, leɡ.əʊ. By letters, as a spelling guide, leg-o.