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