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