How Many Syllables In Curator?
3syllables
Curator has 3 syllables, cu-ra-tor. It is a trisyllabic word.
curator
/kjʊˈreɪ.tə/ UK /kjʊˈreɪ.t̬ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ra.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/kjʊ.reɪ.tə/
Division By Letters
cu-ra-tor
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Curator
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | kj | ʊ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | r | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Curator Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in curator?
Curator has 3 syllables, cu-ra-tor. In British English it is transcribed /kjʊˈreɪ.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in curator?
The second syllable, ra, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of curator?
Curator has the structure CCV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide curator into syllables?
By sound, kjʊ.reɪ.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, cu-ra-tor.