How Many Syllables In Apricot?
3syllables
Apricot has 3 syllables, a-pri-cot. It is a trisyllabic word.
apricot
/ˈeɪ.prɪ.kɒt/ UK /ˈæp.rə.kɑːt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, a.
Syllable Structure
V/CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/eɪ.prɪ.kɒt/
Division By Letters
a-pri-cot
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Apricot
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 | – | eɪ | – | V | open |
| 2 | pr | ɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | k | ɒ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Apricot Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /pr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in apricot?
Apricot has 3 syllables, a-pri-cot. In British English it is transcribed /ˈeɪ.prɪ.kɒt/.
Which syllable is stressed in apricot?
The first syllable, a, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of apricot?
Apricot has the structure V/CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide apricot into syllables?
By sound, eɪ.prɪ.kɒt. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-pri-cot.