How Many Syllables In Exciting?
3syllables
Exciting has 3 syllables, ex-ci-ting. It is a trisyllabic word.
exciting
/ɪkˈsaɪ.tɪŋ/ UK /ɪkˈsaɪ.t̬ɪŋ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ci.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪk.saɪ.tɪŋ/
Division By Letters
ex-ci-ting
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Exciting
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 | – | CV | open |
| 3 | t | ɪ | ŋ | CVC | closed |
Why Exciting Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in exciting?
Exciting has 3 syllables, ex-ci-ting. In British English it is transcribed /ɪkˈsaɪ.tɪŋ/.
Which syllable is stressed in exciting?
The second syllable, ci, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of exciting?
Exciting has the structure VC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide exciting into syllables?
By sound, ɪk.saɪ.tɪŋ. By letters, as a spelling guide, ex-ci-ting.