How Many Syllables In Algebra?
3syllables
Algebra has 3 syllables, al-ge-bra. It is a trisyllabic word.
algebra
/ˈæl.dʒɪ.brə/ UK /ˈæl.dʒə.brə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, al.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CCV
Division By Sound
/æl.dʒɪ.brə/
Division By Letters
al-ge-bra
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Algebra
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 | dʒ | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | br | ə | – | CCV | open |
Why Algebra Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /br/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in algebra?
Algebra has 3 syllables, al-ge-bra. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæl.dʒɪ.brə/.
Which syllable is stressed in algebra?
The first syllable, al, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of algebra?
Algebra has the structure VC/CV/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide algebra into syllables?
By sound, æl.dʒɪ.brə. By letters, as a spelling guide, al-ge-bra.