How Many Syllables In Export?
2syllables
Export has 2 syllables, ex-port. It is a disyllabic word.
export
/ˈek.spɔːt/ UK /ˈek.spɔːrt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ex.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/ek.spɔːt/
Division By Letters
ex-port
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Export
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 | ɔː | t | CCVC | closed |
Why Export 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.spɔːt/ | /ˈek.spɔːrt/ | 2 |
| Verb | /ɪkˈspɔːt/ | /ɪkˈspɔːrt/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in export?
Export has 2 syllables, ex-port. In British English it is transcribed /ˈek.spɔːt/.
Which syllable is stressed in export?
The first syllable, ex, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of export?
Export has the structure VC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide export into syllables?
By sound, ek.spɔːt. By letters, as a spelling guide, ex-port.