How Many Syllables In Accomplish?
3syllables
Accomplish has 3 syllables, a-ccom-plish. It is a trisyllabic word.
accomplish
/əˈkʌm.plɪʃ/ UK /əˈkɑːm.plɪʃ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ccom.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/ə.kʌm.plɪʃ/
Division By Letters
a-ccom-plish
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Accomplish
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | k | ʌ | m | CVC | closed |
| 3 | pl | ɪ | ʃ | CCVC | closed |
Why Accomplish Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in accomplish?
Accomplish has 3 syllables, a-ccom-plish. In British English it is transcribed /əˈkʌm.plɪʃ/.
Which syllable is stressed in accomplish?
The second syllable, ccom, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of accomplish?
Accomplish has the structure V/CVC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide accomplish into syllables?
By sound, ə.kʌm.plɪʃ. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-ccom-plish.