How Many Syllables In Circulate?
3syllables
Circulate has 3 syllables, cir-cu-late. It is a trisyllabic word.
circulate
/ˈsɜː.kjʊ.leɪt/ UK /ˈsɝː.kjə.leɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cir.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/sɜː.kjʊ.leɪt/
Division By Letters
cir-cu-late
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Circulate
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 | s | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | kj | ʊ | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | l | eɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Circulate Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /kj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in circulate?
Circulate has 3 syllables, cir-cu-late. In British English it is transcribed /ˈsɜː.kjʊ.leɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in circulate?
The first syllable, cir, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of circulate?
Circulate has the structure CV/CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide circulate into syllables?
By sound, sɜː.kjʊ.leɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, cir-cu-late.