How Many Syllables In Alleluia?
4syllables
Alleluia has 4 syllables, all-e-lu-ia. It is a polysyllabic word.
alleluia
/ˌæl.ɪˈluː.jə/ UK /ˌɑː.ləˈluː.jə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, lu.
Syllable Structure
VC/V/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/æl.ɪ.luː.jə/
Division By Letters
all-e-lu-ia
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Alleluia
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | æ | l | VC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | l | uː | – | CV | open |
| 4 | j | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Alleluia Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /j/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in alleluia?
Alleluia has 4 syllables, all-e-lu-ia. In British English it is transcribed /ˌæl.ɪˈluː.jə/.
Which syllable is stressed in alleluia?
The third syllable, lu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of alleluia?
Alleluia has the structure VC/V/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide alleluia into syllables?
By sound, æl.ɪ.luː.jə. By letters, as a spelling guide, all-e-lu-ia.
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