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