How Many Syllables In Allegory?
4syllables
Allegory has 4 syllables, all-e-go-ry. It is a polysyllabic word.
allegory
/ˈæl.ɪ.ɡə.ri/ UK /ˈæl.ə.ɡɔːr.i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, all.
Syllable Structure
VC/V/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/æl.ɪ.ɡə.ri/
Division By Letters
all-e-go-ry
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Allegory
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 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | ɡ | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | r | i | – | CV | open |
Why Allegory 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.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in allegory?
Allegory has 4 syllables, all-e-go-ry. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡə.ri/.
Which syllable is stressed in allegory?
The first syllable, all, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of allegory?
Allegory has the structure VC/V/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide allegory into syllables?
By sound, æl.ɪ.ɡə.ri. By letters, as a spelling guide, all-e-go-ry.