How Many Syllables In Inexact?
3syllables
Inexact has 3 syllables, in-ex-act. It is a trisyllabic word.
inexact
/ˌɪn.ɪɡˈzækt/ UK /ˌɪn.ɪɡˈzækt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, act.
Syllable Structure
VC/VC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.ɪɡ.zækt/
Division By Letters
in-ex-act
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Inexact
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | ɪ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | ɡ | VC | closed |
| 3 primary stress | z | æ | kt | CVCC | closed |
Why Inexact Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /z/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in inexact?
Inexact has 3 syllables, in-ex-act. In British English it is transcribed /ˌɪn.ɪɡˈzækt/.
Which syllable is stressed in inexact?
The third syllable, act, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of inexact?
Inexact has the structure VC/VC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide inexact into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.ɪɡ.zækt. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-ex-act.