How Many Syllables In Actress?
2syllables
Actress has 2 syllables, ac-tress. It is a disyllabic word.
actress
/ˈæk.trəs/ UK /ˈæk.trəs/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ac.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/æk.trəs/
Division By Letters
ac-tress
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Actress
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | – | æ | k | VC | closed |
| 2 | tr | ə | s | CCVC | closed |
Why Actress Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in actress?
Actress has 2 syllables, ac-tress. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæk.trəs/.
Which syllable is stressed in actress?
The first syllable, ac, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of actress?
Actress has the structure VC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide actress into syllables?
By sound, æk.trəs. By letters, as a spelling guide, ac-tress.