How Many Syllables In Inaccessible?
5syllables
Inaccessible has 5 syllables, in-a-ccess-i-ble. It is a polysyllabic word.
inaccessible
/ˌɪn.əkˈses.ə.bəl/ UK /ˌɪn.əkˈses.ə.bəl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, ccess.
Syllable Structure
VC/VC/CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.ək.ses.ə.bəl/
Division By Letters
in-a-ccess-i-ble
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Inaccessible
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 | – | ɪ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | k | VC | closed |
| 3 primary stress | s | e | s | CVC | closed |
| 4 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 5 | b | ə | l | CVC | closed |
Why Inaccessible Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 3 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
- Between syllables 4 and 5, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in inaccessible?
Inaccessible has 5 syllables, in-a-ccess-i-ble. In British English it is transcribed /ˌɪn.əkˈses.ə.bəl/.
Which syllable is stressed in inaccessible?
The third syllable, ccess, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of inaccessible?
Inaccessible has the structure VC/VC/CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide inaccessible into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.ək.ses.ə.bəl. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-a-ccess-i-ble.
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