How Many Syllables In Lingerie?
3syllables
Lingerie has 3 syllables, ling-e-rie. It is a trisyllabic word.
lingerie
/ˈlæŋ.ʒə.ri/ UK /ˌlɑːn.ʒəˈreɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ling.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/læŋ.ʒə.ri/
Division By Letters
ling-e-rie
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Lingerie
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 | æ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
| 2 | ʒ | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | r | i | – | CV | open |
Why Lingerie Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /ŋ/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in lingerie?
Lingerie has 3 syllables, ling-e-rie. In British English it is transcribed /ˈlæŋ.ʒə.ri/.
Which syllable is stressed in lingerie?
The first syllable, ling, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of lingerie?
Lingerie has the structure CVC/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide lingerie into syllables?
By sound, læŋ.ʒə.ri. By letters, as a spelling guide, ling-e-rie.