How Many Syllables In Shoelace?
2syllables
Shoelace has 2 syllables, shoe-lace. It is a disyllabic word.
shoelace
/ˈʃuː.leɪs/ UK /ˈʃuː.leɪs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, shoe.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ʃuː.leɪs/
Division By Letters
shoe-lace
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Shoelace
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 | ʃ | uː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | l | eɪ | s | CVC | closed |
Why Shoelace Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in shoelace?
Shoelace has 2 syllables, shoe-lace. In British English it is transcribed /ˈʃuː.leɪs/.
Which syllable is stressed in shoelace?
The first syllable, shoe, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of shoelace?
Shoelace has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide shoelace into syllables?
By sound, ʃuː.leɪs. By letters, as a spelling guide, shoe-lace.