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