How Many Syllables In Coordinate?
4syllables
Coordinate has 4 syllables, co-or-di-nate. It is a polysyllabic word.
coordinate
/kəʊˈɔː.dɪ.nət/ UK /koʊˈɔːr.dən.ət/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, or.
Syllable Structure
CV/V/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/kəʊ.ɔː.dɪ.nət/
Division By Letters
co-or-di-nate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Coordinate
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 | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | – | ɔː | – | V | open |
| 3 | d | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 4 | n | ə | t | CVC | closed |
Why Coordinate Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noun | /kəʊˈɔː.dɪ.nət/ | /koʊˈɔːr.dən.ət/ | 4 |
| Noun | /kəʊˈɔː.dɪ.nɪt/ | 4 | |
| Verb | /kəʊˈɔː.dɪ.neɪt/ | /koʊˈɔːr.dən.eɪt/ | 4 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in coordinate?
Coordinate has 4 syllables, co-or-di-nate. In British English it is transcribed /kəʊˈɔː.dɪ.nət/.
Which syllable is stressed in coordinate?
The second syllable, or, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of coordinate?
Coordinate has the structure CV/V/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide coordinate into syllables?
By sound, kəʊ.ɔː.dɪ.nət. By letters, as a spelling guide, co-or-di-nate.