How Many Syllables In Eleven?
3syllables
Eleven has 3 syllables, e-lev-en. It is a trisyllabic word.
eleven
/ɪˈlev.ən/ UK /ɪˈlev.ən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, lev.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ɪ.lev.ən/
Division By Letters
e-lev-en
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Eleven
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 | v | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | n | VC | closed |
Why Eleven Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /v/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in eleven?
Eleven has 3 syllables, e-lev-en. In British English it is transcribed /ɪˈlev.ən/.
Which syllable is stressed in eleven?
The second syllable, lev, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of eleven?
Eleven has the structure V/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide eleven into syllables?
By sound, ɪ.lev.ən. By letters, as a spelling guide, e-lev-en.