How Many Syllables In Lucrative?
3syllables
Lucrative has 3 syllables, lu-cra-tive. It is a trisyllabic word.
lucrative
/ˈluː.krə.tɪv/ UK /ˈluː.krə.t̬ɪv/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, lu.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/luː.krə.tɪv/
Division By Letters
lu-cra-tive
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Lucrative
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 | uː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | kr | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | t | ɪ | v | CVC | closed |
Why Lucrative Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /kr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in lucrative?
Lucrative has 3 syllables, lu-cra-tive. In British English it is transcribed /ˈluː.krə.tɪv/.
Which syllable is stressed in lucrative?
The first syllable, lu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of lucrative?
Lucrative has the structure CV/CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide lucrative into syllables?
By sound, luː.krə.tɪv. By letters, as a spelling guide, lu-cra-tive.