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