How Many Syllables In Active?
2syllables
Active has 2 syllables, ac-tive. It is a disyllabic word.
active
/ˈæk.tɪv/ UK /ˈæk.tɪv/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ac.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/æk.tɪv/
Division By Letters
ac-tive
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Active
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 | t | ɪ | v | CVC | closed |
Why Active Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in active?
Active has 2 syllables, ac-tive. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæk.tɪv/.
Which syllable is stressed in active?
The first syllable, ac, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of active?
Active has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide active into syllables?
By sound, æk.tɪv. By letters, as a spelling guide, ac-tive.