How Many Syllables In Accord?
2syllables
Accord has 2 syllables, a-ccord. It is a disyllabic word.
accord
/əˈkɔːd/ UK /əˈkɔːrd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ccord.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ə.kɔːd/
Division By Letters
a-ccord
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Accord
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 | ɔː | d | CVC | closed |
Why Accord Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in accord?
Accord has 2 syllables, a-ccord. In British English it is transcribed /əˈkɔːd/.
Which syllable is stressed in accord?
The second syllable, ccord, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of accord?
Accord has the structure V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide accord into syllables?
By sound, ə.kɔːd. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-ccord.