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