How Many Syllables In Alcove?
2syllables
Alcove has 2 syllables, al-cove. It is a disyllabic word.
alcove
/ˈæl.kəʊv/ UK /ˈæl.koʊv/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, al.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/æl.kəʊv/
Division By Letters
al-cove
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Alcove
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 | – | æ | l | VC | closed |
| 2 | k | əʊ | v | CVC | closed |
Why Alcove Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in alcove?
Alcove has 2 syllables, al-cove. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæl.kəʊv/.
Which syllable is stressed in alcove?
The first syllable, al, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of alcove?
Alcove has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide alcove into syllables?
By sound, æl.kəʊv. By letters, as a spelling guide, al-cove.