How Many Syllables In Extra?
2syllables
Extra has 2 syllables, ex-tra. It is a disyllabic word.
extra
/ˈek.strə/ UK /ˈek.strə/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ex.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCCV
Division By Sound
/ek.strə/
Division By Letters
ex-tra
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Extra
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | – | e | k | VC | closed |
| 2 | str | ə | – | CCCV | open |
Why Extra Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in extra?
Extra has 2 syllables, ex-tra. In British English it is transcribed /ˈek.strə/.
Which syllable is stressed in extra?
The first syllable, ex, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of extra?
Extra has the structure VC/CCCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide extra into syllables?
By sound, ek.strə. By letters, as a spelling guide, ex-tra.