How Many Syllables In Liaison?
3syllables
Liaison has 3 syllables, li-ai-son. It is a trisyllabic word.
liaison
/liˈeɪ.zɒn/ UK /liˈeɪ.zɑːn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ai.
Syllable Structure
CV/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/li.eɪ.zɒn/
Division By Letters
li-ai-son
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Liaison
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 | – | V | open |
| 3 | z | ɒ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Liaison Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in liaison?
Liaison has 3 syllables, li-ai-son. In British English it is transcribed /liˈeɪ.zɒn/.
Which syllable is stressed in liaison?
The second syllable, ai, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of liaison?
Liaison has the structure CV/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide liaison into syllables?
By sound, li.eɪ.zɒn. By letters, as a spelling guide, li-ai-son.