How Many Syllables In Allegedly?
3syllables
Allegedly has 3 syllables, a-lleged-ly. It is a trisyllabic word.
allegedly
/əˈledʒd.li/ UK /əˈledʒd.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, lleged.
Syllable Structure
V/CVCC/CV
Division By Sound
/ə.ledʒd.li/
Division By Letters
a-lleged-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Allegedly
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 |
| 3 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Allegedly Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /dʒd/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in allegedly?
Allegedly has 3 syllables, a-lleged-ly. In British English it is transcribed /əˈledʒd.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in allegedly?
The second syllable, lleged, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of allegedly?
Allegedly has the structure V/CVCC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide allegedly into syllables?
By sound, ə.ledʒd.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-lleged-ly.