How Many Syllables In Accessory?
4syllables
Accessory has 4 syllables, a-ccess-o-ry. It is a polysyllabic word.
accessory
/ækˈses.ə.ri/ UK /ækˈses.ə.ri/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ccess.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/æk.ses.ə.ri/
Division By Letters
a-ccess-o-ry
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Accessory
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 | r | i | – | CV | open |
Why Accessory 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, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in accessory?
Accessory has 4 syllables, a-ccess-o-ry. In British English it is transcribed /ækˈses.ə.ri/.
Which syllable is stressed in accessory?
The second syllable, ccess, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of accessory?
Accessory has the structure VC/CVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide accessory into syllables?
By sound, æk.ses.ə.ri. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-ccess-o-ry.
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