How Many Syllables In Hallelujah?
4syllables
Hallelujah has 4 syllables, hall-e-luj-ah. It is a polysyllabic word.
hallelujah
/ˌhæl.ɪˈluː.jə/ UK /ˌhæl.əˈluː.jə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, luj.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/hæl.ɪ.luː.jə/
Division By Letters
hall-e-luj-ah
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Hallelujah
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 | h | æ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | l | uː | – | CV | open |
| 4 | j | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Hallelujah Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /j/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in hallelujah?
Hallelujah has 4 syllables, hall-e-luj-ah. In British English it is transcribed /ˌhæl.ɪˈluː.jə/.
Which syllable is stressed in hallelujah?
The third syllable, luj, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of hallelujah?
Hallelujah has the structure CVC/V/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide hallelujah into syllables?
By sound, hæl.ɪ.luː.jə. By letters, as a spelling guide, hall-e-luj-ah.
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