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