How Many Syllables In Alleviate?
4syllables
Alleviate has 4 syllables, a-lle-viat-e. It is a polysyllabic word.
alleviate
/əˈliː.vi.eɪt/ UK /əˈliː.vi.eɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, lle.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CV/VC
Division By Sound
/ə.liː.vi.eɪt/
Division By Letters
a-lle-viat-e
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Alleviate
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 | – | CV | open |
| 3 | v | i | – | CV | open |
| 4 | – | eɪ | t | VC | closed |
Why Alleviate Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 3 and 4, so syllable 4 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in alleviate?
Alleviate has 4 syllables, a-lle-viat-e. In British English it is transcribed /əˈliː.vi.eɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in alleviate?
The second syllable, lle, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of alleviate?
Alleviate has the structure V/CV/CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide alleviate into syllables?
By sound, ə.liː.vi.eɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-lle-viat-e.