How Many Syllables In Archive?
2syllables
Archive has 2 syllables, ar-chive. It is a disyllabic word.
archive
/ˈɑː.kaɪv/ UK /ˈɑːr.kaɪv/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ar.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɑː.kaɪv/
Division By Letters
ar-chive
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Archive
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 | – | ɑː | – | V | open |
| 2 | k | aɪ | v | CVC | closed |
Why Archive Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in archive?
Archive has 2 syllables, ar-chive. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɑː.kaɪv/.
Which syllable is stressed in archive?
The first syllable, ar, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of archive?
Archive has the structure V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide archive into syllables?
By sound, ɑː.kaɪv. By letters, as a spelling guide, ar-chive.