How Many Syllables In Alarm?
2syllables
Alarm has 2 syllables, a-larm. It is a disyllabic word.
alarm
/əˈlɑːm/ UK /əˈlɑːrm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, larm.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ə.lɑːm/
Division By Letters
a-larm
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Alarm
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 | l | ɑː | m | CVC | closed |
Why Alarm Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in alarm?
Alarm has 2 syllables, a-larm. In British English it is transcribed /əˈlɑːm/.
Which syllable is stressed in alarm?
The second syllable, larm, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of alarm?
Alarm has the structure V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide alarm into syllables?
By sound, ə.lɑːm. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-larm.