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