How Many Syllables In Explicit?
3syllables
Explicit has 3 syllables, ex-plic-it. It is a trisyllabic word.
explicit
/ɪkˈsplɪs.ɪt/ UK /ɪkˈsplɪs.ɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, plic.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCCVC/VC
Division By Sound
/ɪk.splɪs.ɪt/
Division By Letters
ex-plic-it
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Explicit
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 | spl | ɪ | s | CCCVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | t | VC | closed |
Why Explicit Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /spl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in explicit?
Explicit has 3 syllables, ex-plic-it. In British English it is transcribed /ɪkˈsplɪs.ɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in explicit?
The second syllable, plic, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of explicit?
Explicit has the structure VC/CCCVC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide explicit into syllables?
By sound, ɪk.splɪs.ɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, ex-plic-it.