How Many Syllables In Exhale?
2syllables
Exhale has 2 syllables, ex-hale. It is a disyllabic word.
exhale
/eksˈheɪl/ UK /eksˈheɪl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, hale.
Syllable Structure
VCC/CVC
Division By Sound
/eks.heɪl/
Division By Letters
ex-hale
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Exhale
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | e | ks | VCC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | h | eɪ | l | CVC | closed |
Why Exhale Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /h/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in exhale?
Exhale has 2 syllables, ex-hale. In British English it is transcribed /eksˈheɪl/.
Which syllable is stressed in exhale?
The second syllable, hale, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of exhale?
Exhale has the structure VCC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide exhale into syllables?
By sound, eks.heɪl. By letters, as a spelling guide, ex-hale.