How Many Syllables In Allegorical?
5syllables
Allegorical has 5 syllables, all-e-gor-i-cal. It is a polysyllabic word.
allegorical
/ˌæl.ɪˈɡɒr.ɪ.kəl/ UK /ˌæl.əˈɡɔːr.ɪ.kəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, gor.
Syllable Structure
VC/V/CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/æl.ɪ.ɡɒr.ɪ.kəl/
Division By Letters
all-e-gor-i-cal
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Allegorical
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | æ | l | VC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | ɡ | ɒ | r | CVC | closed |
| 4 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 5 | k | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Allegorical Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ɡ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
- Between syllables 4 and 5, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in allegorical?
Allegorical has 5 syllables, all-e-gor-i-cal. In British English it is transcribed /ˌæl.ɪˈɡɒr.ɪ.kəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in allegorical?
The third syllable, gor, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of allegorical?
Allegorical has the structure VC/V/CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide allegorical into syllables?
By sound, æl.ɪ.ɡɒr.ɪ.kəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, all-e-gor-i-cal.
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