How Many Syllables In Accolade?
3syllables
Accolade has 3 syllables, acc-o-lade. It is a trisyllabic word.
accolade
/ˈæk.ə.leɪd/ UK /ˈæk.ə.leɪd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, acc.
Syllable Structure
VC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/æk.ə.leɪd/
Division By Letters
acc-o-lade
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Accolade
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 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | l | eɪ | d | CVC | closed |
Why Accolade Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in accolade?
Accolade has 3 syllables, acc-o-lade. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæk.ə.leɪd/.
Which syllable is stressed in accolade?
The first syllable, acc, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of accolade?
Accolade has the structure VC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide accolade into syllables?
By sound, æk.ə.leɪd. By letters, as a spelling guide, acc-o-lade.