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