How Many Syllables In Lollipop?
3syllables
Lollipop has 3 syllables, loll-i-pop. It is a trisyllabic word.
lollipop
/ˈlɒl.i.pɒp/ UK /ˈlɑː.li.pɑːp/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, loll.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/lɒl.i.pɒp/
Division By Letters
loll-i-pop
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Lollipop
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 | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | i | – | V | open |
| 3 | p | ɒ | p | CVC | closed |
Why Lollipop Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in lollipop?
Lollipop has 3 syllables, loll-i-pop. In British English it is transcribed /ˈlɒl.i.pɒp/.
Which syllable is stressed in lollipop?
The first syllable, loll, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of lollipop?
Lollipop has the structure CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide lollipop into syllables?
By sound, lɒl.i.pɒp. By letters, as a spelling guide, loll-i-pop.