How Many Syllables In Also?
2syllables
Also has 2 syllables, al-so. It is a disyllabic word.
also
/ˈɔːl.səʊ/ UK /ˈɔːl.soʊ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, al.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV
Division By Sound
/ɔːl.səʊ/
Division By Letters
al-so
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Also
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 | – | ɔː | l | VC | closed |
| 2 | s | əʊ | – | CV | open |
Why Also Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in also?
Also has 2 syllables, al-so. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɔːl.səʊ/.
Which syllable is stressed in also?
The first syllable, al, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of also?
Also has the structure VC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide also into syllables?
By sound, ɔːl.səʊ. By letters, as a spelling guide, al-so.