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