How Many Syllables In Acute?
2syllables
Acute has 2 syllables, a-cute. It is a disyllabic word.
acute
/əˈkjuːt/ UK /əˈkjuːt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, cute.
Syllable Structure
V/CCVC
Division By Sound
/ə.kjuːt/
Division By Letters
a-cute
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Acute
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 | t | CCVC | closed |
Why Acute 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 acute?
Acute has 2 syllables, a-cute. In British English it is transcribed /əˈkjuːt/.
Which syllable is stressed in acute?
The second syllable, cute, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of acute?
Acute has the structure V/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide acute into syllables?
By sound, ə.kjuːt. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-cute.