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