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