How Many Syllables In Preclude?
2syllables
Preclude has 2 syllables, pre-clude. It is a disyllabic word.
preclude
/prɪˈkluːd/ UK /prɪˈkluːd/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, clude.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CCVC
Division By Sound
/prɪ.kluːd/
Division By Letters
pre-clude
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Preclude
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | pr | ɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | kl | uː | d | CCVC | closed |
Why Preclude Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /kl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in preclude?
Preclude has 2 syllables, pre-clude. In British English it is transcribed /prɪˈkluːd/.
Which syllable is stressed in preclude?
The second syllable, clude, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of preclude?
Preclude has the structure CCV/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide preclude into syllables?
By sound, prɪ.kluːd. By letters, as a spelling guide, pre-clude.