How Many Syllables In Affricate?
3syllables
Affricate has 3 syllables, aff-ri-cate. It is a trisyllabic word.
affricate
/ˈæf.rɪ.kət/ UK /ˈæf.rɪ.kət/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, aff.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/æf.rɪ.kət/
Division By Letters
aff-ri-cate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Affricate
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 | f | VC | closed |
| 2 | r | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | k | ə | t | CVC | closed |
Why Affricate Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /f/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈæf.rɪ.kət/ | /ˈæf.rɪ.kət/ | 3 |
| Also | /ˈæf.rɪ.kɪt/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in affricate?
Affricate has 3 syllables, aff-ri-cate. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæf.rɪ.kət/.
Which syllable is stressed in affricate?
The first syllable, aff, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of affricate?
Affricate has the structure VC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide affricate into syllables?
By sound, æf.rɪ.kət. By letters, as a spelling guide, aff-ri-cate.