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