How Many Syllables In Exhibit?
3syllables
Exhibit has 3 syllables, ex-hib-it. It is a trisyllabic word.
exhibit
/ɪɡˈzɪb.ɪt/ UK /ɪɡˈzɪb.ɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, hib.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ɪɡ.zɪb.ɪt/
Division By Letters
ex-hib-it
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Exhibit
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 | ɪ | b | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | t | VC | closed |
Why Exhibit Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in exhibit?
Exhibit has 3 syllables, ex-hib-it. In British English it is transcribed /ɪɡˈzɪb.ɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in exhibit?
The second syllable, hib, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of exhibit?
Exhibit has the structure VC/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide exhibit into syllables?
By sound, ɪɡ.zɪb.ɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, ex-hib-it.