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