How Many Syllables In Deliberate?
4syllables
Deliberate has 4 syllables, de-lib-er-ate. It is a polysyllabic word.
deliberate
/dɪˈlɪb.ər.ət/ UK /dɪˈlɪb.ɚ.ət/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, lib.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC/VC/VC
Division By Sound
/dɪ.lɪb.ər.ət/
Division By Letters
de-lib-er-ate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Deliberate
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | d | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | l | ɪ | b | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | r | VC | closed |
| 4 | – | ə | t | VC | closed |
Why Deliberate Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
- Syllable 3 ends in /r/ because the next syllable cannot take it as an onset here.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adjective | /dɪˈlɪb.ər.ət/ | /dɪˈlɪb.ɚ.ət/ | 4 |
| Adjective | /dɪˈlɪb.ər.ɪt/ | 4 | |
| Verb | /dɪˈlɪb.ə.reɪt/ | /dɪˈlɪb.ə.reɪt/ | 4 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in deliberate?
Deliberate has 4 syllables, de-lib-er-ate. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈlɪb.ər.ət/.
Which syllable is stressed in deliberate?
The second syllable, lib, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of deliberate?
Deliberate has the structure CV/CVC/VC/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide deliberate into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.lɪb.ər.ət. By letters, as a spelling guide, de-lib-er-ate.