How Many Syllables In Accordion?
4syllables
Accordion has 4 syllables, a-ccor-di-on. It is a polysyllabic word.
accordion
/əˈkɔː.di.ən/ UK /əˈkɔːr.di.ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ccor.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CV/VC
Division By Sound
/ə.kɔː.di.ən/
Division By Letters
a-ccor-di-on
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Accordion
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 | i | – | CV | open |
| 4 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Accordion 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.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 3 and 4, so syllable 4 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in accordion?
Accordion has 4 syllables, a-ccor-di-on. In British English it is transcribed /əˈkɔː.di.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in accordion?
The second syllable, ccor, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of accordion?
Accordion has the structure V/CV/CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide accordion into syllables?
By sound, ə.kɔː.di.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-ccor-di-on.
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