How Many Syllables In CAC?
3syllables
CAC has 3 syllables, siː-eɪ-siː. It is a trisyllabic word.
siːeɪsiː
/ˌsiː.eɪˈsiː/ UK /ˌsiː.eɪˈsiː/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, siː.
Syllable Structure
CV/V/CV
Division By Sound
/siː.eɪ.siː/
Division By Letters
The spelling does not split cleanly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of CAC
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | s | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | – | eɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 primary stress | s | iː | – | CV | open |
Why CAC Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in CAC?
CAC has 3 syllables, siː-eɪ-siː. In British English it is transcribed /ˌsiː.eɪˈsiː/.
Which syllable is stressed in CAC?
The third syllable, siː, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of CAC?
CAC has the structure CV/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide CAC into syllables?
By sound, siː.eɪ.siː. By letters, as a spelling guide, the spelling does not split cleanly.