How Many Syllables In Apostate?
3syllables
Apostate has 3 syllables, a-pos-tate. It is a trisyllabic word.
apostate
/əˈpɒs.teɪt/ UK /əˈpɑː.steɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, pos.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ə.pɒs.teɪt/
Division By Letters
a-pos-tate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Apostate
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | p | ɒ | s | CVC | closed |
| 3 | t | eɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Apostate Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in apostate?
Apostate has 3 syllables, a-pos-tate. In British English it is transcribed /əˈpɒs.teɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in apostate?
The second syllable, pos, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of apostate?
Apostate has the structure V/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide apostate into syllables?
By sound, ə.pɒs.teɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-pos-tate.