How Many Syllables In Elude?
2syllables
Elude has 2 syllables, e-lude. It is a disyllabic word.
elude
/ɪˈluːd/ UK /ɪˈluːd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, lude.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪ.luːd/
Division By Letters
e-lude
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Elude
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 | uː | d | CVC | closed |
Why Elude 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 elude?
Elude has 2 syllables, e-lude. In British English it is transcribed /ɪˈluːd/.
Which syllable is stressed in elude?
The second syllable, lude, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of elude?
Elude has the structure V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide elude into syllables?
By sound, ɪ.luːd. By letters, as a spelling guide, e-lude.