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