How Many Syllables In Concentrate?
3syllables
Concentrate has 3 syllables, con-cen-trate. It is a trisyllabic word.
concentrate
/ˈkɒn.sən.treɪt/ UK /ˈkɑːn.sən.treɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, con.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/kɒn.sən.treɪt/
Division By Letters
con-cen-trate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Concentrate
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 | ɒ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | s | ə | n | CVC | closed |
| 3 | tr | eɪ | t | CCVC | closed |
Why Concentrate Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /tr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in concentrate?
Concentrate has 3 syllables, con-cen-trate. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkɒn.sən.treɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in concentrate?
The first syllable, con, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of concentrate?
Concentrate has the structure CVC/CVC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide concentrate into syllables?
By sound, kɒn.sən.treɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, con-cen-trate.