How Many Syllables In Accurate?
3syllables
Accurate has 3 syllables, acc-u-rate. It is a trisyllabic word.
accurate
/ˈæk.jə.rət/ UK /ˈæk.jɚ.ət/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, acc.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/æk.jə.rət/
Division By Letters
acc-u-rate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Accurate
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 | j | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | r | ə | t | CVC | closed |
Why Accurate Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈæk.jə.rət/ | /ˈæk.jɚ.ət/ | 3 |
| Also | /ˈæk.jə.rɪt/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in accurate?
Accurate has 3 syllables, acc-u-rate. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæk.jə.rət/.
Which syllable is stressed in accurate?
The first syllable, acc, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of accurate?
Accurate has the structure VC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide accurate into syllables?
By sound, æk.jə.rət. By letters, as a spelling guide, acc-u-rate.