How Many Syllables In Extent?
2syllables
Extent has 2 syllables, ex-tent. It is a disyllabic word.
extent
/ɪkˈstent/ UK /ɪkˈstent/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tent.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCVCC
Division By Sound
/ɪk.stent/
Division By Letters
ex-tent
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Extent
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 | st | e | nt | CCVCC | closed |
Why Extent Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /st/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in extent?
Extent has 2 syllables, ex-tent. In British English it is transcribed /ɪkˈstent/.
Which syllable is stressed in extent?
The second syllable, tent, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of extent?
Extent has the structure VC/CCVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide extent into syllables?
By sound, ɪk.stent. By letters, as a spelling guide, ex-tent.