How Many Syllables In Exposure?
3syllables
Exposure has 3 syllables, ex-po-sure. It is a trisyllabic word.
exposure
/ɪkˈspəʊ.ʒə/ UK /ɪkˈspoʊ.ʒɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, po.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCV/CV
Division By Sound
/ɪk.spəʊ.ʒə/
Division By Letters
ex-po-sure
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Exposure
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 | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | ʒ | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Exposure Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /sp/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in exposure?
Exposure has 3 syllables, ex-po-sure. In British English it is transcribed /ɪkˈspəʊ.ʒə/.
Which syllable is stressed in exposure?
The second syllable, po, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of exposure?
Exposure has the structure VC/CCV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide exposure into syllables?
By sound, ɪk.spəʊ.ʒə. By letters, as a spelling guide, ex-po-sure.