How Many Syllables In Aloe?
2syllables
Aloe has 2 syllables, al-oe. It is a disyllabic word.
aloe
/ˈæl.əʊ/ UK /ˈæl.oʊ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, al.
Syllable Structure
VC/V
Division By Sound
/æl.əʊ/
Division By Letters
al-oe
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Aloe
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | – | æ | l | VC | closed |
| 2 | – | əʊ | – | V | open |
Why Aloe Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in aloe?
Aloe has 2 syllables, al-oe. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæl.əʊ/.
Which syllable is stressed in aloe?
The first syllable, al, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of aloe?
Aloe has the structure VC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide aloe into syllables?
By sound, æl.əʊ. By letters, as a spelling guide, al-oe.