How Many Syllables In Cremate?
2syllables
Cremate has 2 syllables, cre-mate. It is a disyllabic word.
cremate
/krɪˈmeɪt/ UK /ˈkriː.meɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, mate.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/krɪ.meɪt/
Division By Letters
cre-mate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cremate
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | kr | ɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | m | eɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Cremate Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in cremate?
Cremate has 2 syllables, cre-mate. In British English it is transcribed /krɪˈmeɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in cremate?
The second syllable, mate, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of cremate?
Cremate has the structure CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide cremate into syllables?
By sound, krɪ.meɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, cre-mate.