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