How Many Syllables In Exert?
2syllables
Exert has 2 syllables, ex-ert. It is a disyllabic word.
exert
/ɪɡˈzɜːt/ UK /ɪɡˈzɝːt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ert.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪɡ.zɜːt/
Division By Letters
ex-ert
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Exert
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 | ɜː | t | CVC | closed |
Why Exert 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 exert?
Exert has 2 syllables, ex-ert. In British English it is transcribed /ɪɡˈzɜːt/.
Which syllable is stressed in exert?
The second syllable, ert, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of exert?
Exert has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide exert into syllables?
By sound, ɪɡ.zɜːt. By letters, as a spelling guide, ex-ert.