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