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