How Many Syllables In Articulate?
4syllables
Articulate has 4 syllables, ar-tic-u-late. It is a polysyllabic word.
articulate
/ɑːˈtɪk.jə.leɪt/ UK /ɑːrˈtɪk.jə.leɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tic.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɑː.tɪk.jə.leɪt/
Division By Letters
ar-tic-u-late
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Articulate
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɑː | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | t | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
| 3 | j | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | l | eɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Articulate Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in articulate?
Articulate has 4 syllables, ar-tic-u-late. In British English it is transcribed /ɑːˈtɪk.jə.leɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in articulate?
The second syllable, tic, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of articulate?
Articulate has the structure V/CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide articulate into syllables?
By sound, ɑː.tɪk.jə.leɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, ar-tic-u-late.