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