Adroit TutorsPhonologyby Adroit Tutors

How Many Syllables In Ache?

1syllable

Ache has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.

ache

/eɪk/ UK   /eɪk/ US

Stress

A one syllable word is stressed on that syllable when it is said on its own.

Syllable Structure

VC

More VC words

Division By Sound

/eɪk/

Division By Letters

ache

A spelling guide that follows the sound division.

Tree Diagram Of Ache

SRPCVeɪCk

S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.

Parts Of Each Syllable

SyllableOnsetPeakCodaPatternType
1–eɪkVCclosed
Open In The Syllables AppHow To Pronounce Ache

Questions Students Ask

How many syllables are in ache?
Ache has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /eɪk/.
What is the syllable structure of ache?
Ache has the structure VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.

Other Words With One Syllable

Words With The Same Structure, VC

Nearby Words