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