How Many Syllables In Accustom?
3syllables
Accustom has 3 syllables, a-ccus-tom. It is a trisyllabic word.
accustom
/əˈkʌs.təm/ UK /əˈkʌs.təm/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ccus.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ə.kʌs.təm/
Division By Letters
a-ccus-tom
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Accustom
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 | ʌ | s | CVC | closed |
| 3 | t | ə | m | CVC | closed |
Why Accustom Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in accustom?
Accustom has 3 syllables, a-ccus-tom. In British English it is transcribed /əˈkʌs.təm/.
Which syllable is stressed in accustom?
The second syllable, ccus, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of accustom?
Accustom has the structure V/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide accustom into syllables?
By sound, ə.kʌs.təm. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-ccus-tom.