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