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