How Many Syllables In Accept?
2syllables
Accept has 2 syllables, a-ccept. It is a disyllabic word.
accept
/əkˈsept/ UK /əkˈsept/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ccept.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ək.sept/
Division By Letters
a-ccept
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Accept
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 | k | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | s | e | pt | CVCC | closed |
Why Accept Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in accept?
Accept has 2 syllables, a-ccept. In British English it is transcribed /əkˈsept/.
Which syllable is stressed in accept?
The second syllable, ccept, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of accept?
Accept has the structure VC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide accept into syllables?
By sound, ək.sept. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-ccept.