How Many Syllables In Lettuce?
2syllables
Lettuce has 2 syllables, lett-uce. It is a disyllabic word.
lettuce
/ˈlet.ɪs/ UK /ˈlet.ɪs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, lett.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/let.ɪs/
Division By Letters
lett-uce
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Lettuce
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 | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | s | VC | closed |
Why Lettuce Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in lettuce?
Lettuce has 2 syllables, lett-uce. In British English it is transcribed /ˈlet.ɪs/.
Which syllable is stressed in lettuce?
The first syllable, lett, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of lettuce?
Lettuce has the structure CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide lettuce into syllables?
By sound, let.ɪs. By letters, as a spelling guide, lett-uce.