How Many Syllables In Expel?
2syllables
Expel has 2 syllables, ex-pel. It is a disyllabic word.
expel
/ɪkˈspel/ UK /ɪkˈspel/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, pel.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/ɪk.spel/
Division By Letters
ex-pel
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Expel
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 | e | l | CCVC | closed |
Why Expel 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 expel?
Expel has 2 syllables, ex-pel. In British English it is transcribed /ɪkˈspel/.
Which syllable is stressed in expel?
The second syllable, pel, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of expel?
Expel has the structure VC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide expel into syllables?
By sound, ɪk.spel. By letters, as a spelling guide, ex-pel.