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