How Many Syllables In Explicitly?
4syllables
Explicitly has 4 syllables, ex-plic-it-ly. It is a polysyllabic word.
explicitly
/ɪkˈsplɪs.ɪt.li/ UK /ɪkˈsplɪs.ɪt.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, plic.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCCVC/VC/CV
Division By Sound
/ɪk.splɪs.ɪt.li/
Division By Letters
ex-plic-it-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Explicitly
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 |
| 4 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Explicitly 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/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in explicitly?
Explicitly has 4 syllables, ex-plic-it-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ɪkˈsplɪs.ɪt.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in explicitly?
The second syllable, plic, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of explicitly?
Explicitly has the structure VC/CCCVC/VC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide explicitly into syllables?
By sound, ɪk.splɪs.ɪt.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, ex-plic-it-ly.
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