How Many Syllables In Local?
2syllables
Local has 2 syllables, lo-cal. It is a disyllabic word.
local
/ˈləʊ.kəl/ UK /ˈloʊ.kəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, lo.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ləʊ.kəl/
Division By Letters
lo-cal
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Local
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 | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 | k | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Local Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in local?
Local has 2 syllables, lo-cal. In British English it is transcribed /ˈləʊ.kəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in local?
The first syllable, lo, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of local?
Local has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide local into syllables?
By sound, ləʊ.kəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, lo-cal.