How Many Syllables In Enlist?
2syllables
Enlist has 2 syllables, en-list. It is a disyllabic word.
enlist
/ɪnˈlɪst/ UK /ɪnˈlɪst/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, list.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.lɪst/
Division By Letters
en-list
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Enlist
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 | l | ɪ | st | CVCC | closed |
Why Enlist 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 enlist?
Enlist has 2 syllables, en-list. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈlɪst/.
Which syllable is stressed in enlist?
The second syllable, list, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of enlist?
Enlist has the structure VC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide enlist into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.lɪst. By letters, as a spelling guide, en-list.