How Many Syllables In Extract?
2syllables
Extract has 2 syllables, ex-tract. It is a disyllabic word.
extract
/ˈek.strækt/ UK /ˈek.strækt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ex.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCCVCC
Division By Sound
/ek.strækt/
Division By Letters
ex-tract
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Extract
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | – | e | k | VC | closed |
| 2 | str | æ | kt | CCCVCC | closed |
Why Extract Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noun | /ˈek.strækt/ | /ˈek.strækt/ | 2 |
| Verb | /ɪkˈstrækt/ | /ɪkˈstrækt/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in extract?
Extract has 2 syllables, ex-tract. In British English it is transcribed /ˈek.strækt/.
Which syllable is stressed in extract?
The first syllable, ex, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of extract?
Extract has the structure VC/CCCVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide extract into syllables?
By sound, ek.strækt. By letters, as a spelling guide, ex-tract.