How Many Syllables In APC?
3syllables
APC has 3 syllables, eɪ-piː-siː. It is a trisyllabic word.
eɪpiːsiː
/ˌeɪ.piːˈsiː/ UK /ˌeɪ.piːˈsiː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, siː.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/eɪ.piː.siː/
Division By Letters
The spelling does not split cleanly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of APC
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | eɪ | – | V | open |
| 2 | p | iː | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | s | iː | – | CV | open |
Why APC Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in APC?
APC has 3 syllables, eɪ-piː-siː. In British English it is transcribed /ˌeɪ.piːˈsiː/.
Which syllable is stressed in APC?
The third syllable, siː, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of APC?
APC has the structure V/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide APC into syllables?
By sound, eɪ.piː.siː. By letters, as a spelling guide, the spelling does not split cleanly.