How Many Syllables In Algebraic?
4syllables
Algebraic has 4 syllables, al-ge-bra-ic. It is a polysyllabic word.
algebraic
/ˌæl.dʒəˈbreɪ.ɪk/ UK /ˌæl.dʒəˈbreɪ.ɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, bra.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CCV/VC
Division By Sound
/æl.dʒə.breɪ.ɪk/
Division By Letters
al-ge-bra-ic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Algebraic
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | æ | l | VC | closed |
| 2 | dʒ | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | br | eɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 4 | – | ɪ | k | VC | closed |
Why Algebraic 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.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 3 and 4, so syllable 4 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in algebraic?
Algebraic has 4 syllables, al-ge-bra-ic. In British English it is transcribed /ˌæl.dʒəˈbreɪ.ɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in algebraic?
The third syllable, bra, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of algebraic?
Algebraic has the structure VC/CV/CCV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide algebraic into syllables?
By sound, æl.dʒə.breɪ.ɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, al-ge-bra-ic.