How Many Syllables In Accession?
3syllables
Accession has 3 syllables, a-ccess-ion. It is a trisyllabic word.
accession
/ækˈseʃ.ən/ UK /ækˈseʃ.ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ccess.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/æk.seʃ.ən/
Division By Letters
a-ccess-ion
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Accession
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 | ʃ | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Accession 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 /ʃ/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in accession?
Accession has 3 syllables, a-ccess-ion. In British English it is transcribed /ækˈseʃ.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in accession?
The second syllable, ccess, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of accession?
Accession has the structure VC/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide accession into syllables?
By sound, æk.seʃ.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-ccess-ion.