How Many Syllables In Altogether?
4syllables
Altogether has 4 syllables, al-to-geth-er. It is a polysyllabic word.
altogether
/ˌɔːl.təˈɡeð.ə/ UK /ˌɔːl.təˈɡeð.ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, geth.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVC/V
Division By Sound
/ɔːl.tə.ɡeð.ə/
Division By Letters
al-to-geth-er
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Altogether
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 | – | ɔː | l | VC | closed |
| 2 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | ɡ | e | ð | CVC | closed |
| 4 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Altogether Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ɡ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /ð/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in altogether?
Altogether has 4 syllables, al-to-geth-er. In British English it is transcribed /ˌɔːl.təˈɡeð.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in altogether?
The third syllable, geth, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of altogether?
Altogether has the structure VC/CV/CVC/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide altogether into syllables?
By sound, ɔːl.tə.ɡeð.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, al-to-geth-er.
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