How Many Syllables In Cultivate?
3syllables
Cultivate has 3 syllables, cul-ti-vate. It is a trisyllabic word.
cultivate
/ˈkʌl.tɪ.veɪt/ UK /ˈkʌl.tə.veɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cul.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/kʌl.tɪ.veɪt/
Division By Letters
cul-ti-vate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Cultivate
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 | ʌ | l | CVC | closed |
| 2 | t | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | v | eɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Cultivate Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ʌ/, so it keeps a coda /l/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /v/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in cultivate?
Cultivate has 3 syllables, cul-ti-vate. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkʌl.tɪ.veɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in cultivate?
The first syllable, cul, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of cultivate?
Cultivate has the structure CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide cultivate into syllables?
By sound, kʌl.tɪ.veɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, cul-ti-vate.