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