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