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