How Many Syllables In Archaic?
3syllables
Archaic has 3 syllables, ar-cha-ic. It is a trisyllabic word.
archaic
/ɑːˈkeɪ.ɪk/ UK /ɑːrˈkeɪ.ɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, cha.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/VC
Division By Sound
/ɑː.keɪ.ɪk/
Division By Letters
ar-cha-ic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Archaic
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 | – | CV | open |
| 3 | – | ɪ | k | VC | closed |
Why Archaic Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 2 and 3, so syllable 3 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in archaic?
Archaic has 3 syllables, ar-cha-ic. In British English it is transcribed /ɑːˈkeɪ.ɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in archaic?
The second syllable, cha, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of archaic?
Archaic has the structure V/CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide archaic into syllables?
By sound, ɑː.keɪ.ɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, ar-cha-ic.