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