How Many Syllables In Arachnid?
3syllables
Arachnid has 3 syllables, a-rach-nid. It is a trisyllabic word.
arachnid
/əˈræk.nɪd/ UK /əˈræk.nɪd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, rach.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ə.ræk.nɪd/
Division By Letters
a-rach-nid
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Arachnid
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 | r | æ | k | CVC | closed |
| 3 | n | ɪ | d | CVC | closed |
Why Arachnid Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in arachnid?
Arachnid has 3 syllables, a-rach-nid. In British English it is transcribed /əˈræk.nɪd/.
Which syllable is stressed in arachnid?
The second syllable, rach, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of arachnid?
Arachnid has the structure V/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide arachnid into syllables?
By sound, ə.ræk.nɪd. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-rach-nid.