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