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