How Many Syllables In Align?
2syllables
Align has 2 syllables, a-lign. It is a disyllabic word.
align
/əˈlaɪn/ UK /əˈlaɪn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, lign.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ə.laɪn/
Division By Letters
a-lign
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Align
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | l | aɪ | n | CVC | closed |
Why Align Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in align?
Align has 2 syllables, a-lign. In British English it is transcribed /əˈlaɪn/.
Which syllable is stressed in align?
The second syllable, lign, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of align?
Align has the structure V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide align into syllables?
By sound, ə.laɪn. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-lign.