How Many Syllables In Exquisitely?
4syllables
Exquisitely has 4 syllables, e-xquisit-e-ly. It is a polysyllabic word.
exquisitely
/ɪkˈskwɪz.ɪt.li/ UK /ɪkˈskwɪz.ɪt.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, xquisit.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCCVC/VC/CV
Division By Sound
/ɪk.skwɪz.ɪt.li/
Division By Letters
e-xquisit-e-ly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Exquisitely
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 | skw | ɪ | z | CCCVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | t | VC | closed |
| 4 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Exquisitely Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /skw/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /z/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in exquisitely?
Exquisitely has 4 syllables, e-xquisit-e-ly. In British English it is transcribed /ɪkˈskwɪz.ɪt.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in exquisitely?
The second syllable, xquisit, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of exquisitely?
Exquisitely has the structure VC/CCCVC/VC/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide exquisitely into syllables?
By sound, ɪk.skwɪz.ɪt.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, e-xquisit-e-ly.