How Many Syllables In Lordship?
2syllables
Lordship has 2 syllables, lord-ship. It is a disyllabic word.
lordship
/ˈlɔːd.ʃɪp/ UK /ˈlɔːrd.ʃɪp/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, lord.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/lɔːd.ʃɪp/
Division By Letters
lord-ship
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Lordship
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 | ɔː | d | CVC | closed |
| 2 | ʃ | ɪ | p | CVC | closed |
Why Lordship Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /ʃ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in lordship?
Lordship has 2 syllables, lord-ship. In British English it is transcribed /ˈlɔːd.ʃɪp/.
Which syllable is stressed in lordship?
The first syllable, lord, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of lordship?
Lordship has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide lordship into syllables?
By sound, lɔːd.ʃɪp. By letters, as a spelling guide, lord-ship.