not sure if its 2 or 3
saw 2 syllables in www.m-w.com, but saw 3 syllables in http://www.wordscount.info/hw/syllable.jsp
soo, im not sure
2007-03-06 16:35:30 · 10 answers · asked by aznayc 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
3
lo tter ry
2007-03-06 16:37:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well when you pronounce the word how many times do you think the word breaks up??...say it....lot-ter-y..obviously this is a real slow way of pronouncing it but i'd say that 9 times out of 10 its the best way to figure out how many syllables....the website that said it was two should never be trusted again for answers...ok??
2007-03-06 16:42:27 · answer #2 · answered by R.S. 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
3..Syllables are not letters. They are sounds.
It takes 3 separate sounds to pronounce the word lottery. Lot-Er-Ee.
The word bank has only one syllable. You say the word bank in one combined sound.
Nickle has two syllables. It takes you two sounds to say it. Nick-il
I hope this helps you in the future.
2007-03-06 16:44:20 · answer #3 · answered by Molly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In America, three syllables: Lot-ter-y. I could also see it being pronounced with two, though: Lot-tree.
2007-03-06 16:43:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how you pronounce it.
\Ëlä-tÉ-rÄ, 3 syllables
Ëlä-trÄ\ , 2 syllables
2007-03-06 16:55:17 · answer #5 · answered by greymatter 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Three
2007-03-06 16:45:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Three. Lot-ter-y
When all else fails, pick up the dictionary. ;)
2007-03-06 16:39:28 · answer #7 · answered by Peggy K 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
3 lot/ter/y, people who say lot/tree (phonetic spelling) are mispronouncing the word
2007-03-06 18:13:24 · answer #8 · answered by sydneygal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lot-ter-y
3 syllables.
2007-03-06 16:38:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
3
Lot er ee
2007-03-06 16:38:22 · answer #10 · answered by butterfly_tat_luver79 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋