How Many Syllables In Alike?
2syllables
Alike has 2 syllables, a-like. It is a disyllabic word.
alike
/əˈlaɪk/ UK /əˈlaɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, like.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ə.laɪk/
Division By Letters
a-like
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Alike
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 | k | CVC | closed |
Why Alike 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 alike?
Alike has 2 syllables, a-like. In British English it is transcribed /əˈlaɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in alike?
The second syllable, like, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of alike?
Alike has the structure V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide alike into syllables?
By sound, ə.laɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-like.