How Many Syllables In Accessible?
4syllables
Accessible has 4 syllables, a-ccess-i-ble. It is a polysyllabic word.
accessible
/ækˈses.ə.bəl/ UK /ækˈses.ə.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ccess.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/æk.ses.ə.bəl/
Division By Letters
a-ccess-i-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Accessible
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | æ | k | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | s | e | s | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 4 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Accessible Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in accessible?
Accessible has 4 syllables, a-ccess-i-ble. In British English it is transcribed /ækˈses.ə.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in accessible?
The second syllable, ccess, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of accessible?
Accessible has the structure VC/CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide accessible into syllables?
By sound, æk.ses.ə.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-ccess-i-ble.
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