How Many Syllables In Acre?
2syllables
Acre has 2 syllables, eɪ-kə. It is a disyllabic word.
eɪkə
/ˈeɪ.kə/ UK /ˈeɪ.kɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, eɪ.
Syllable Structure
V/CV
Division By Sound
/eɪ.kə/
Division By Letters
The spelling does not split cleanly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Acre
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 | – | eɪ | – | V | open |
| 2 | k | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Acre 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 acre?
Acre has 2 syllables, eɪ-kə. In British English it is transcribed /ˈeɪ.kə/.
Which syllable is stressed in acre?
The first syllable, eɪ, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of acre?
Acre has the structure V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide acre into syllables?
By sound, eɪ.kə. By letters, as a spelling guide, the spelling does not split cleanly.