How Many Syllables In Eclipse?
2syllables
Eclipse has 2 syllables, e-clipse. It is a disyllabic word.
eclipse
/ɪˈklɪps/ UK /ɪˈklɪps/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, clipse.
Syllable Structure
V/CCVCC
Division By Sound
/ɪ.klɪps/
Division By Letters
e-clipse
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Eclipse
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 | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | kl | ɪ | ps | CCVCC | closed |
Why Eclipse 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 eclipse?
Eclipse has 2 syllables, e-clipse. In British English it is transcribed /ɪˈklɪps/.
Which syllable is stressed in eclipse?
The second syllable, clipse, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of eclipse?
Eclipse has the structure V/CCVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide eclipse into syllables?
By sound, ɪ.klɪps. By letters, as a spelling guide, e-clipse.