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