How Many Syllables In Diplomat?
3syllables
Diplomat has 3 syllables, dip-lo-mat. It is a trisyllabic word.
diplomat
/ˈdɪp.lə.mæt/ UK /ˈdɪp.lə.mæt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, dip.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/dɪp.lə.mæt/
Division By Letters
dip-lo-mat
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Diplomat
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 | ɪ | p | CVC | closed |
| 2 | l | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | m | æ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Diplomat Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /p/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in diplomat?
Diplomat has 3 syllables, dip-lo-mat. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdɪp.lə.mæt/.
Which syllable is stressed in diplomat?
The first syllable, dip, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of diplomat?
Diplomat has the structure CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide diplomat into syllables?
By sound, dɪp.lə.mæt. By letters, as a spelling guide, dip-lo-mat.