How Many Syllables In Examine?
3syllables
Examine has 3 syllables, ex-am-ine. It is a trisyllabic word.
examine
/ɪɡˈzæm.ɪn/ UK /ɪɡˈzæm.ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, am.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ɪɡ.zæm.ɪn/
Division By Letters
ex-am-ine
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Examine
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 | æ | m | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | n | VC | closed |
Why Examine Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in examine?
Examine has 3 syllables, ex-am-ine. In British English it is transcribed /ɪɡˈzæm.ɪn/.
Which syllable is stressed in examine?
The second syllable, am, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of examine?
Examine has the structure VC/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide examine into syllables?
By sound, ɪɡ.zæm.ɪn. By letters, as a spelling guide, ex-am-ine.