How Many Syllables In Eleventh?
3syllables
Eleventh has 3 syllables, e-lev-enth. It is a trisyllabic word.
eleventh
/ɪˈlev.ənθ/ UK /ɪˈlev.ənθ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, lev.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/VCC
Division By Sound
/ɪ.lev.ənθ/
Division By Letters
e-lev-enth
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Eleventh
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 | nθ | VCC | closed |
Why Eleventh 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 eleventh?
Eleventh has 3 syllables, e-lev-enth. In British English it is transcribed /ɪˈlev.ənθ/.
Which syllable is stressed in eleventh?
The second syllable, lev, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of eleventh?
Eleventh has the structure V/CVC/VCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide eleventh into syllables?
By sound, ɪ.lev.ənθ. By letters, as a spelling guide, e-lev-enth.