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