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