How Many Syllables In Acrostic?
3syllables
Acrostic has 3 syllables, a-cros-tic. It is a trisyllabic word.
acrostic
/əˈkrɒs.tɪk/ UK /əˈkrɔːs.tɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, cros.
Syllable Structure
V/CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ə.krɒs.tɪk/
Division By Letters
a-cros-tic
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Acrostic
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 |
| 3 | t | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
Why Acrostic Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /kr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in acrostic?
Acrostic has 3 syllables, a-cros-tic. In British English it is transcribed /əˈkrɒs.tɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in acrostic?
The second syllable, cros, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of acrostic?
Acrostic has the structure V/CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide acrostic into syllables?
By sound, ə.krɒs.tɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-cros-tic.