How Many Syllables In Album?
2syllables
Album has 2 syllables, al-bum. It is a disyllabic word.
album
/ˈæl.bəm/ UK /ˈæl.bəm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, al.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/æl.bəm/
Division By Letters
al-bum
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Album
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 | – | æ | l | VC | closed |
| 2 | b | ə | m | CVC | closed |
Why Album Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in album?
Album has 2 syllables, al-bum. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæl.bəm/.
Which syllable is stressed in album?
The first syllable, al, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of album?
Album has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide album into syllables?
By sound, æl.bəm. By letters, as a spelling guide, al-bum.