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