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