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