How Many Syllables In Communicate?
4syllables
Communicate has 4 syllables, co-mmu-ni-cate. It is a polysyllabic word.
communicate
/kəˈmjuː.nɪ.keɪt/ UK /kəˈmjuː.nə.keɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, mmu.
Syllable Structure
CV/CCV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/kə.mjuː.nɪ.keɪt/
Division By Letters
co-mmu-ni-cate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Communicate
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | k | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | mj | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | n | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 4 | k | eɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Communicate Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /mj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in communicate?
Communicate has 4 syllables, co-mmu-ni-cate. In British English it is transcribed /kəˈmjuː.nɪ.keɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in communicate?
The second syllable, mmu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of communicate?
Communicate has the structure CV/CCV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide communicate into syllables?
By sound, kə.mjuː.nɪ.keɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, co-mmu-ni-cate.