How Many Syllables In Lustre?
2syllables
Lustre has 2 syllables, lʌs-tə. It is a disyllabic word.
lʌstə
/ˈlʌs.tə/ UK /ˈlʌs.tɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, lʌs.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/lʌs.tə/
Division By Letters
The spelling does not split cleanly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Lustre
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 | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Lustre Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in lustre?
Lustre has 2 syllables, lʌs-tə. In British English it is transcribed /ˈlʌs.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in lustre?
The first syllable, lʌs, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of lustre?
Lustre has the structure CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide lustre into syllables?
By sound, lʌs.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, the spelling does not split cleanly.