How Many Syllables In Alongside?
3syllables
Alongside has 3 syllables, a-long-side. It is a trisyllabic word.
alongside
/əˌlɒŋˈsaɪd/ UK /əˌlɔːŋˈsaɪd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, side.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ə.lɒŋ.saɪd/
Division By Letters
a-long-side
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Alongside
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 secondary stress | l | ɒ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
| 3 primary stress | s | aɪ | d | CVC | closed |
Why Alongside 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 /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /ŋ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in alongside?
Alongside has 3 syllables, a-long-side. In British English it is transcribed /əˌlɒŋˈsaɪd/.
Which syllable is stressed in alongside?
The third syllable, side, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of alongside?
Alongside has the structure V/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide alongside into syllables?
By sound, ə.lɒŋ.saɪd. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-long-side.