How Many Syllables In Lumber?
2syllables
Lumber has 2 syllables, lum-ber. It is a disyllabic word.
lumber
/ˈlʌm.bə/ UK /ˈlʌm.bɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, lum.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/lʌm.bə/
Division By Letters
lum-ber
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Lumber
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 | ʌ | m | CVC | closed |
| 2 | b | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Lumber Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in lumber?
Lumber has 2 syllables, lum-ber. In British English it is transcribed /ˈlʌm.bə/.
Which syllable is stressed in lumber?
The first syllable, lum, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of lumber?
Lumber has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide lumber into syllables?
By sound, lʌm.bə. By letters, as a spelling guide, lum-ber.