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