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