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