How Many Syllables In Locksmith?
2syllables
Locksmith has 2 syllables, lock-smith. It is a disyllabic word.
locksmith
/ˈlɒk.smɪθ/ UK /ˈlɑːk.smɪθ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, lock.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/lɒk.smɪθ/
Division By Letters
lock-smith
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Locksmith
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 | ɒ | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | sm | ɪ | θ | CCVC | closed |
Why Locksmith Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in locksmith?
Locksmith has 2 syllables, lock-smith. In British English it is transcribed /ˈlɒk.smɪθ/.
Which syllable is stressed in locksmith?
The first syllable, lock, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of locksmith?
Locksmith has the structure CVC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide locksmith into syllables?
By sound, lɒk.smɪθ. By letters, as a spelling guide, lock-smith.