How Many Syllables In Accuracy?
4syllables
Accuracy has 4 syllables, acc-u-ra-cy. It is a polysyllabic word.
accuracy
/ˈæk.jə.rə.si/ UK /ˈæk.jə.rə.si/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, acc.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/æk.jə.rə.si/
Division By Letters
acc-u-ra-cy
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Accuracy
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | – | æ | k | VC | closed |
| 2 | j | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | r | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | s | i | – | CV | open |
Why Accuracy Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in accuracy?
Accuracy has 4 syllables, acc-u-ra-cy. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæk.jə.rə.si/.
Which syllable is stressed in accuracy?
The first syllable, acc, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of accuracy?
Accuracy has the structure VC/CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide accuracy into syllables?
By sound, æk.jə.rə.si. By letters, as a spelling guide, acc-u-ra-cy.
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