How Many Syllables In Climate?
2syllables
Climate has 2 syllables, cli-mate. It is a disyllabic word.
climate
/ˈklaɪ.mət/ UK /ˈklaɪ.mət/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cli.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/klaɪ.mət/
Division By Letters
cli-mate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Climate
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 | kl | aɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | m | ə | t | CVC | closed |
Why Climate Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈklaɪ.mət/ | /ˈklaɪ.mət/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈklaɪ.mɪt/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in climate?
Climate has 2 syllables, cli-mate. In British English it is transcribed /ˈklaɪ.mət/.
Which syllable is stressed in climate?
The first syllable, cli, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of climate?
Climate has the structure CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide climate into syllables?
By sound, klaɪ.mət. By letters, as a spelling guide, cli-mate.