How Many Syllables In Arcade?
2syllables
Arcade has 2 syllables, ar-cade. It is a disyllabic word.
arcade
/ɑːˈkeɪd/ UK /ɑːrˈkeɪd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, cade.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɑː.keɪd/
Division By Letters
ar-cade
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Arcade
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɑː | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | k | eɪ | d | CVC | closed |
Why Arcade Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in arcade?
Arcade has 2 syllables, ar-cade. In British English it is transcribed /ɑːˈkeɪd/.
Which syllable is stressed in arcade?
The second syllable, cade, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of arcade?
Arcade has the structure V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide arcade into syllables?
By sound, ɑː.keɪd. By letters, as a spelling guide, ar-cade.