How Many Syllables In Actor?
2syllables
Actor has 2 syllables, ac-tor. It is a disyllabic word.
actor
/ˈæk.tə/ UK /ˈæk.tɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ac.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV
Division By Sound
/æk.tə/
Division By Letters
ac-tor
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Actor
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 | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Actor 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 actor?
Actor has 2 syllables, ac-tor. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæk.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in actor?
The first syllable, ac, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of actor?
Actor has the structure VC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide actor into syllables?
By sound, æk.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, ac-tor.