Adroit TutorsPhonologyby Adroit Tutors

How Many Syllables In WAEC?

1syllable

WAEC has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.

waec

/weɪk/ UK   /weɪk/ US

WAEC can also be said with 2 syllables (UK /ˈweɪ.æk/).

Stress

A one syllable word is stressed on that syllable when it is said on its own.

Syllable Structure

CVC

More CVC words

Division By Sound

/weɪk/

Division By Letters

waec

A spelling guide that follows the sound division.

Tree Diagram Of WAEC

SORPCCwVeɪCk

S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.

Parts Of Each Syllable

SyllableOnsetPeakCodaPatternType
1weɪkCVCclosed

Pronunciations

FormUKUSSyllables
Main/weɪk//weɪk/1
Also/ˈweɪ.æk/2
Open In The Syllables AppHow To Pronounce WAEC

Questions Students Ask

How many syllables are in WAEC?
WAEC has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /weɪk/.
What is the syllable structure of WAEC?
WAEC has the structure CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.

Words With The Same Structure, CVC

Nearby Words