How Many Syllables In Elicit?
3syllables
Elicit has 3 syllables, e-lic-it. It is a trisyllabic word.
elicit
/ɪˈlɪs.ɪt/ UK /ɪˈlɪs.ɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, lic.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ɪ.lɪs.ɪt/
Division By Letters
e-lic-it
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Elicit
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 | ɪ | s | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | t | VC | closed |
Why Elicit 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 /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in elicit?
Elicit has 3 syllables, e-lic-it. In British English it is transcribed /ɪˈlɪs.ɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in elicit?
The second syllable, lic, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of elicit?
Elicit has the structure V/CVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide elicit into syllables?
By sound, ɪ.lɪs.ɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, e-lic-it.