How Many Syllables In Deteriorate?
5syllables
Deteriorate has 5 syllables, de-te-rior-a-te. It is a polysyllabic word.
deteriorate
/dɪˈtɪə.ri.ə.reɪt/ UK /dɪˈtɪr.i.ə.reɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, te.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/dɪ.tɪə.ri.ə.reɪt/
Division By Letters
de-te-rior-a-te
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Deteriorate
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 | t | ɪə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | r | i | – | CV | open |
| 4 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 5 | r | eɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Deteriorate Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 3 and 4, so syllable 4 has no onset.
- Between syllables 4 and 5, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in deteriorate?
Deteriorate has 5 syllables, de-te-rior-a-te. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈtɪə.ri.ə.reɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in deteriorate?
The second syllable, te, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of deteriorate?
Deteriorate has the structure CV/CV/CV/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide deteriorate into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.tɪə.ri.ə.reɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, de-te-rior-a-te.
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