How Many Syllables In Exclusively?
4syllables
Exclusively has 4 syllables, ex-clusi-ve-ly. It is a polysyllabic word.
exclusively
/ɪkˈskluː.sɪv.li/ UK /ɪkˈskluː.sɪv.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, clusi.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCCV/CVC/CV
Division By Sound
/ɪk.skluː.sɪv.li/
Division By Letters
ex-clusi-ve-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Exclusively
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 | uː | – | CCCV | open |
| 3 | s | ɪ | v | CVC | closed |
| 4 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Exclusively Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /skl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in exclusively?
Exclusively has 4 syllables, ex-clusi-ve-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ɪkˈskluː.sɪv.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in exclusively?
The second syllable, clusi, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of exclusively?
Exclusively has the structure VC/CCCV/CVC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide exclusively into syllables?
By sound, ɪk.skluː.sɪv.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, ex-clusi-ve-ly.