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