How Many Syllables In Occlude?
2syllables
Occlude has 2 syllables, o-cclude. It is a disyllabic word.
occlude
/əˈkluːd/ UK /əˈkluːd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, cclude.
Syllable Structure
V/CCVC
Division By Sound
/ə.kluːd/
Division By Letters
o-cclude
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Occlude
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | kl | uː | d | CCVC | closed |
Why Occlude Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /kl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in occlude?
Occlude has 2 syllables, o-cclude. In British English it is transcribed /əˈkluːd/.
Which syllable is stressed in occlude?
The second syllable, cclude, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of occlude?
Occlude has the structure V/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide occlude into syllables?
By sound, ə.kluːd. By letters, as a spelling guide, o-cclude.