How Many Syllables In Elite?
2syllables
Elite has 2 syllables, e-lite. It is a disyllabic word.
elite
/ɪˈliːt/ UK /ɪˈliːt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, lite.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪ.liːt/
Division By Letters
e-lite
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Elite
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 | iː | t | CVC | closed |
Why Elite Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ɪˈliːt/ | /ɪˈliːt/ | 2 |
| Also | /eɪˈliːt/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in elite?
Elite has 2 syllables, e-lite. In British English it is transcribed /ɪˈliːt/.
Which syllable is stressed in elite?
The second syllable, lite, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of elite?
Elite has the structure V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide elite into syllables?
By sound, ɪ.liːt. By letters, as a spelling guide, e-lite.