How Many Syllables In Eccentric?
3syllables
Eccentric has 3 syllables, e-ccen-tric. It is a trisyllabic word.
eccentric
/ɪkˈsen.trɪk/ UK /ɪkˈsen.trɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ccen.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/ɪk.sen.trɪk/
Division By Letters
e-ccen-tric
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Eccentric
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɪ | k | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | s | e | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | tr | ɪ | k | CCVC | closed |
Why Eccentric Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in eccentric?
Eccentric has 3 syllables, e-ccen-tric. In British English it is transcribed /ɪkˈsen.trɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in eccentric?
The second syllable, ccen, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of eccentric?
Eccentric has the structure VC/CVC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide eccentric into syllables?
By sound, ɪk.sen.trɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, e-ccen-tric.