How Many Syllables In Execute?
3syllables
Execute has 3 syllables, ex-e-cute. It is a trisyllabic word.
execute
/ˈek.sɪ.kjuːt/ UK /ˈek.sə.kjuːt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ex.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/ek.sɪ.kjuːt/
Division By Letters
ex-e-cute
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Execute
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | – | e | k | VC | closed |
| 2 | s | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | kj | uː | t | CCVC | closed |
Why Execute Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /kj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in execute?
Execute has 3 syllables, ex-e-cute. In British English it is transcribed /ˈek.sɪ.kjuːt/.
Which syllable is stressed in execute?
The first syllable, ex, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of execute?
Execute has the structure VC/CV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide execute into syllables?
By sound, ek.sɪ.kjuːt. By letters, as a spelling guide, ex-e-cute.