How Many Syllables In Effect?
2syllables
Effect has 2 syllables, e-ffect. It is a disyllabic word.
effect
/ɪˈfekt/ UK /ɪˈfekt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ffect.
Syllable Structure
V/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ɪ.fekt/
Division By Letters
e-ffect
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Effect
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 | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | f | e | kt | CVCC | closed |
Why Effect Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in effect?
Effect has 2 syllables, e-ffect. In British English it is transcribed /ɪˈfekt/.
Which syllable is stressed in effect?
The second syllable, ffect, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of effect?
Effect has the structure V/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide effect into syllables?
By sound, ɪ.fekt. By letters, as a spelling guide, e-ffect.