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