How Many Syllables In Exterior?
4syllables
Exterior has 4 syllables, ex-te-ri-or. It is a polysyllabic word.
exterior
/ɪkˈstɪə.ri.ə/ UK /ɪkˈstɪr.i.ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, te.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCV/CV/V
Division By Sound
/ɪk.stɪə.ri.ə/
Division By Letters
ex-te-ri-or
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Exterior
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 | ɪə | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | r | i | – | CV | open |
| 4 | – | ə | – | V | open |
Why Exterior Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /st/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 3 and 4, so syllable 4 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in exterior?
Exterior has 4 syllables, ex-te-ri-or. In British English it is transcribed /ɪkˈstɪə.ri.ə/.
Which syllable is stressed in exterior?
The second syllable, te, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of exterior?
Exterior has the structure VC/CCV/CV/V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide exterior into syllables?
By sound, ɪk.stɪə.ri.ə. By letters, as a spelling guide, ex-te-ri-or.
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