How Many Syllables In Liaise?
2syllables
Liaise has 2 syllables, liais-e. It is a disyllabic word.
liaise
/liˈeɪz/ UK /liˈeɪz/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, e.
Syllable Structure
CV/VC
Division By Sound
/li.eɪz/
Division By Letters
liais-e
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Liaise
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | l | i | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | – | eɪ | z | VC | closed |
Why Liaise Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in liaise?
Liaise has 2 syllables, liais-e. In British English it is transcribed /liˈeɪz/.
Which syllable is stressed in liaise?
The second syllable, e, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of liaise?
Liaise has the structure CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide liaise into syllables?
By sound, li.eɪz. By letters, as a spelling guide, liais-e.