How Many Syllables In Category?
4syllables
Category has 4 syllables, cat-e-go-ry. It is a polysyllabic word.
category
/ˈkæt.ə.ɡə.ri/ UK /ˈkæt.ə.ɡɔːr.i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cat.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/kæt.ə.ɡə.ri/
Division By Letters
cat-e-go-ry
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Category
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 | k | æ | t | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | ɡ | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | r | i | – | CV | open |
Why Category Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ɡ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in category?
Category has 4 syllables, cat-e-go-ry. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkæt.ə.ɡə.ri/.
Which syllable is stressed in category?
The first syllable, cat, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of category?
Category has the structure CVC/V/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide category into syllables?
By sound, kæt.ə.ɡə.ri. By letters, as a spelling guide, cat-e-go-ry.