How Many Syllables In After?
2syllables
After has 2 syllables, af-ter. It is a disyllabic word.
after
/ˈɑːf.tə/ UK /ˈæf.tɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, af.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV
Division By Sound
/ɑːf.tə/
Division By Letters
af-ter
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of After
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 | – | ɑː | f | VC | closed |
| 2 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
Why After Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in after?
After has 2 syllables, af-ter. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɑːf.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in after?
The first syllable, af, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of after?
After has the structure VC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide after into syllables?
By sound, ɑːf.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, af-ter.