How Many Syllables In Access?
2syllables
Access has 2 syllables, acc-ess. It is a disyllabic word.
access
/ˈæk.ses/ UK /ˈæk.ses/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, acc.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/æk.ses/
Division By Letters
acc-ess
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Access
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | – | æ | k | VC | closed |
| 2 | s | e | s | CVC | closed |
Why Access Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in access?
Access has 2 syllables, acc-ess. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæk.ses/.
Which syllable is stressed in access?
The first syllable, acc, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of access?
Access has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide access into syllables?
By sound, æk.ses. By letters, as a spelling guide, acc-ess.