How Many Syllables In Accurately?
4syllables
Accurately has 4 syllables, acc-ura-te-ly. It is a polysyllabic word.
accurately
/ˈæk.jə.rət.li/ UK /ˈæk.jɚ.ət.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, acc.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/æk.jə.rət.li/
Division By Letters
acc-ura-te-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Accurately
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 | t | CVC | closed |
| 4 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Accurately 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, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in accurately?
Accurately has 4 syllables, acc-ura-te-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæk.jə.rət.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in accurately?
The first syllable, acc, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of accurately?
Accurately has the structure VC/CV/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide accurately into syllables?
By sound, æk.jə.rət.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, acc-ura-te-ly.
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