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