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