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