How Many Syllables In Afflict?
2syllables
Afflict has 2 syllables, a-fflict. It is a disyllabic word.
afflict
/əˈflɪkt/ UK /əˈflɪkt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, fflict.
Syllable Structure
V/CCVCC
Division By Sound
/ə.flɪkt/
Division By Letters
a-fflict
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Afflict
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 | fl | ɪ | kt | CCVCC | closed |
Why Afflict Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /fl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in afflict?
Afflict has 2 syllables, a-fflict. In British English it is transcribed /əˈflɪkt/.
Which syllable is stressed in afflict?
The second syllable, fflict, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of afflict?
Afflict has the structure V/CCVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide afflict into syllables?
By sound, ə.flɪkt. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-fflict.