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