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