How Many Syllables In LOL?
3syllables
LOL has 3 syllables, el-əʊ-el. It is a trisyllabic word.
eləʊel
/ˌel.əʊˈel/ UK /ˌel.oʊˈel/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, el.
Syllable Structure
VC/V/VC
Division By Sound
/el.əʊ.el/
Division By Letters
The spelling does not split cleanly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of LOL
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | e | l | VC | closed |
| 2 | – | əʊ | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | – | e | l | VC | closed |
Why LOL Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in LOL?
LOL has 3 syllables, el-əʊ-el. In British English it is transcribed /ˌel.əʊˈel/.
Which syllable is stressed in LOL?
The third syllable, el, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of LOL?
LOL has the structure VC/V/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide LOL into syllables?
By sound, el.əʊ.el. By letters, as a spelling guide, the spelling does not split cleanly.