How Many Syllables In Ejective?
3syllables
Ejective has 3 syllables, e-jec-tive. It is a trisyllabic word.
ejective
/ɪˈdʒek.tɪv/ UK /ɪˈdʒek.tɪv/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, jec.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪ.dʒek.tɪv/
Division By Letters
e-jec-tive
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Ejective
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 | k | CVC | closed |
| 3 | t | ɪ | v | CVC | closed |
Why Ejective Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /dʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in ejective?
Ejective has 3 syllables, e-jec-tive. In British English it is transcribed /ɪˈdʒek.tɪv/.
Which syllable is stressed in ejective?
The second syllable, jec, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of ejective?
Ejective has the structure V/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide ejective into syllables?
By sound, ɪ.dʒek.tɪv. By letters, as a spelling guide, e-jec-tive.