How Many Syllables In Enclose?
2syllables
Enclose has 2 syllables, en-close. It is a disyllabic word.
enclose
/ɪnˈkləʊz/ UK /ɪnˈkloʊz/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, close.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.kləʊz/
Division By Letters
en-close
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Enclose
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 | n | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | kl | əʊ | z | CCVC | closed |
Why Enclose Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /kl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in enclose?
Enclose has 2 syllables, en-close. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈkləʊz/.
Which syllable is stressed in enclose?
The second syllable, close, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of enclose?
Enclose has the structure VC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide enclose into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.kləʊz. By letters, as a spelling guide, en-close.