How Many Syllables In Aside?
2syllables
Aside has 2 syllables, a-side. It is a disyllabic word.
aside
/əˈsaɪd/ UK /əˈsaɪd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, side.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ə.saɪd/
Division By Letters
a-side
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Aside
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 primary stress | s | aɪ | d | CVC | closed |
Why Aside 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 aside?
Aside has 2 syllables, a-side. In British English it is transcribed /əˈsaɪd/.
Which syllable is stressed in aside?
The second syllable, side, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of aside?
Aside has the structure V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide aside into syllables?
By sound, ə.saɪd. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-side.