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