How Many Syllables In Already?
3syllables
Already has 3 syllables, al-read-y. It is a trisyllabic word.
already
/ɔːlˈred.i/ UK /ɔːlˈred.i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, read.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/V
Division By Sound
/ɔːl.red.i/
Division By Letters
al-read-y
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Already
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɔː | l | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | r | e | d | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | i | – | V | open |
Why Already Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /d/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in already?
Already has 3 syllables, al-read-y. In British English it is transcribed /ɔːlˈred.i/.
Which syllable is stressed in already?
The second syllable, read, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of already?
Already has the structure VC/CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide already into syllables?
By sound, ɔːl.red.i. By letters, as a spelling guide, al-read-y.