How Many Syllables In Likewise?
2syllables
Likewise has 2 syllables, like-wise. It is a disyllabic word.
likewise
/ˈlaɪk.waɪz/ UK /ˈlaɪk.waɪz/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, like.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/laɪk.waɪz/
Division By Letters
like-wise
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Likewise
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 | aɪ | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | w | aɪ | z | CVC | closed |
Why Likewise Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /w/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in likewise?
Likewise has 2 syllables, like-wise. In British English it is transcribed /ˈlaɪk.waɪz/.
Which syllable is stressed in likewise?
The first syllable, like, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of likewise?
Likewise has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide likewise into syllables?
By sound, laɪk.waɪz. By letters, as a spelling guide, like-wise.