How Many Syllables In Ext.?
3syllables
Ext. has 3 syllables, ɪk-sten-ʃən. It is a trisyllabic word.
ɪkstenʃən
/ɪkˈsten.ʃən/ UK /ɪkˈsten.ʃən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, sten.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪk.sten.ʃən/
Division By Letters
The spelling does not split cleanly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Ext.
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 | st | e | n | CCVC | closed |
| 3 | ʃ | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Ext. Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /st/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in ext.?
Ext. has 3 syllables, ɪk-sten-ʃən. In British English it is transcribed /ɪkˈsten.ʃən/.
Which syllable is stressed in ext.?
The second syllable, sten, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of ext.?
Ext. has the structure VC/CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide ext. into syllables?
By sound, ɪk.sten.ʃən. By letters, as a spelling guide, the spelling does not split cleanly.