How Many Syllables In According?
3syllables
According has 3 syllables, a-ccor-ding. It is a trisyllabic word.
according
/əˈkɔː.dɪŋ/ UK /əˈkɔːr.dɪŋ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ccor.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ə.kɔː.dɪŋ/
Division By Letters
a-ccor-ding
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of According
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 | – | CV | open |
| 3 | d | ɪ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
Why According Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in according?
According has 3 syllables, a-ccor-ding. In British English it is transcribed /əˈkɔː.dɪŋ/.
Which syllable is stressed in according?
The second syllable, ccor, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of according?
According has the structure V/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide according into syllables?
By sound, ə.kɔː.dɪŋ. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-ccor-ding.