How Many Syllables In Expound?
2syllables
Expound has 2 syllables, ex-pound. It is a disyllabic word.
expound
/ɪkˈspaʊnd/ UK /ɪkˈspaʊnd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, pound.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCVCC
Division By Sound
/ɪk.spaʊnd/
Division By Letters
ex-pound
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Expound
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 | aʊ | nd | CCVCC | closed |
Why Expound 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 expound?
Expound has 2 syllables, ex-pound. In British English it is transcribed /ɪkˈspaʊnd/.
Which syllable is stressed in expound?
The second syllable, pound, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of expound?
Expound has the structure VC/CCVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide expound into syllables?
By sound, ɪk.spaʊnd. By letters, as a spelling guide, ex-pound.