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