How Many Syllables In Accountant?
3syllables
Accountant has 3 syllables, a-ccoun-tant. It is a trisyllabic word.
accountant
/əˈkaʊn.tənt/ UK /əˈkaʊn.t̬ənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ccoun.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ə.kaʊn.tənt/
Division By Letters
a-ccoun-tant
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Accountant
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 | aʊ | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | t | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Accountant Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in accountant?
Accountant has 3 syllables, a-ccoun-tant. In British English it is transcribed /əˈkaʊn.tənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in accountant?
The second syllable, ccoun, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of accountant?
Accountant has the structure V/CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide accountant into syllables?
By sound, ə.kaʊn.tənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-ccoun-tant.