How Many Syllables In Exalt?
2syllables
Exalt has 2 syllables, ex-alt. It is a disyllabic word.
exalt
/ɪɡˈzɔːlt/ UK /ɪɡˈzɔːlt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, alt.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ɪɡ.zɔːlt/
Division By Letters
ex-alt
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Exalt
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 | ɡ | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | z | ɔː | lt | CVCC | closed |
Why Exalt Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in exalt?
Exalt has 2 syllables, ex-alt. In British English it is transcribed /ɪɡˈzɔːlt/.
Which syllable is stressed in exalt?
The second syllable, alt, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of exalt?
Exalt has the structure VC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide exalt into syllables?
By sound, ɪɡ.zɔːlt. By letters, as a spelling guide, ex-alt.