How Many Syllables In Lyrics?
2syllables
Lyrics has 2 syllables, lyr-ics. It is a disyllabic word.
lyrics
/ˈlɪr.ɪks/ UK /ˈlɪr.ɪks/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, lyr.
Syllable Structure
CVC/VCC
Division By Sound
/lɪr.ɪks/
Division By Letters
lyr-ics
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Lyrics
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 | ɪ | r | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | ks | VCC | closed |
Why Lyrics Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in lyrics?
Lyrics has 2 syllables, lyr-ics. In British English it is transcribed /ˈlɪr.ɪks/.
Which syllable is stressed in lyrics?
The first syllable, lyr, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of lyrics?
Lyrics has the structure CVC/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide lyrics into syllables?
By sound, lɪr.ɪks. By letters, as a spelling guide, lyr-ics.