How Many Syllables In Accused?
2syllables
Accused has 2 syllables, a-ccused. It is a disyllabic word.
accused
/əˈkjuːzd/ UK /əˈkjuːzd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ccused.
Syllable Structure
V/CCVCC
Division By Sound
/ə.kjuːzd/
Division By Letters
a-ccused
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Accused
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 | kj | uː | zd | CCVCC | closed |
Why Accused Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /kj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in accused?
Accused has 2 syllables, a-ccused. In British English it is transcribed /əˈkjuːzd/.
Which syllable is stressed in accused?
The second syllable, ccused, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of accused?
Accused has the structure V/CCVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide accused into syllables?
By sound, ə.kjuːzd. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-ccused.