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