How Many Syllables In Extricate?
3syllables
Extricate has 3 syllables, ex-tri-cate. It is a trisyllabic word.
extricate
/ˈek.strɪ.keɪt/ UK /ˈek.strə.keɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ex.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ek.strɪ.keɪt/
Division By Letters
ex-tri-cate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Extricate
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 | ɪ | – | CCCV | open |
| 3 | k | eɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Extricate Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in extricate?
Extricate has 3 syllables, ex-tri-cate. In British English it is transcribed /ˈek.strɪ.keɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in extricate?
The first syllable, ex, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of extricate?
Extricate has the structure VC/CCCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide extricate into syllables?
By sound, ek.strɪ.keɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, ex-tri-cate.