How Many Syllables In Exquisite?
3syllables
Exquisite has 3 syllables, e-xquis-ite. It is a trisyllabic word.
exquisite
/ɪkˈskwɪz.ɪt/ UK /ɪkˈskwɪz.ɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, xquis.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCCVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ɪk.skwɪz.ɪt/
Division By Letters
e-xquis-ite
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Exquisite
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 | skw | ɪ | z | CCCVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | t | VC | closed |
Why Exquisite Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /skw/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /z/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ɪkˈskwɪz.ɪt/ | /ɪkˈskwɪz.ɪt/ | 3 |
| Also | /ˈek.skwɪ.zɪt/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in exquisite?
Exquisite has 3 syllables, e-xquis-ite. In British English it is transcribed /ɪkˈskwɪz.ɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in exquisite?
The second syllable, xquis, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of exquisite?
Exquisite has the structure VC/CCCVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide exquisite into syllables?
By sound, ɪk.skwɪz.ɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, e-xquis-ite.