How Many Syllables In Exile?
2syllables
Exile has 2 syllables, ex-ile. It is a disyllabic word.
exile
/ˈek.saɪl/ UK /ˈek.saɪl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ex.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ek.saɪl/
Division By Letters
ex-ile
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Exile
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | – | e | k | VC | closed |
| 2 | s | aɪ | l | CVC | closed |
Why Exile Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in exile?
Exile has 2 syllables, ex-ile. In British English it is transcribed /ˈek.saɪl/.
Which syllable is stressed in exile?
The first syllable, ex, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of exile?
Exile has the structure VC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide exile into syllables?
By sound, ek.saɪl. By letters, as a spelling guide, ex-ile.