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