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