How Many Syllables In Extend?
2syllables
Extend has 2 syllables, ex-tend. It is a disyllabic word.
extend
/ɪkˈstend/ UK /ɪkˈstend/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tend.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCVCC
Division By Sound
/ɪk.stend/
Division By Letters
ex-tend
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Extend
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 | nd | CCVCC | closed |
Why Extend Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /st/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in extend?
Extend has 2 syllables, ex-tend. In British English it is transcribed /ɪkˈstend/.
Which syllable is stressed in extend?
The second syllable, tend, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of extend?
Extend has the structure VC/CCVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide extend into syllables?
By sound, ɪk.stend. By letters, as a spelling guide, ex-tend.