How Many Syllables In Algae?
2syllables
Algae has 2 syllables, al-gae. It is a disyllabic word.
algae
/ˈæl.ɡiː/ UK /ˈæl.dʒiː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, al.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV
Division By Sound
/æl.ɡiː/
Division By Letters
al-gae
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Algae
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 | ɡ | iː | – | CV | open |
Why Algae 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 algae?
Algae has 2 syllables, al-gae. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæl.ɡiː/.
Which syllable is stressed in algae?
The first syllable, al, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of algae?
Algae has the structure VC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide algae into syllables?
By sound, æl.ɡiː. By letters, as a spelling guide, al-gae.