How Many Syllables In Expert?
2syllables
Expert has 2 syllables, ex-pert. It is a disyllabic word.
expert
/ˈek.spɜːt/ UK /ˈek.spɝːt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ex.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/ek.spɜːt/
Division By Letters
ex-pert
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Expert
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 | sp | ɜː | t | CCVC | closed |
Why Expert Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in expert?
Expert has 2 syllables, ex-pert. In British English it is transcribed /ˈek.spɜːt/.
Which syllable is stressed in expert?
The first syllable, ex, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of expert?
Expert has the structure VC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide expert into syllables?
By sound, ek.spɜːt. By letters, as a spelling guide, ex-pert.