How Many Syllables In Duplicate?
3syllables
Duplicate has 3 syllables, du-pli-cate. It is a trisyllabic word.
duplicate
/ˈdjuː.plɪ.kət/ UK /ˈduː.plɪ.kət/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, du.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/djuː.plɪ.kət/
Division By Letters
du-pli-cate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Duplicate
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 | dj | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | pl | ɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | k | ə | t | CVC | closed |
Why Duplicate Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /pl/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noun, adjective | /ˈdjuː.plɪ.kət/ | /ˈduː.plɪ.kət/ | 3 |
| Noun, adjective | /ˈdjuː.plɪ.kɪt/ | 3 | |
| Verb | /ˈdjuː.plɪ.keɪt/ | /ˈduː.plɪ.keɪt/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in duplicate?
Duplicate has 3 syllables, du-pli-cate. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdjuː.plɪ.kət/.
Which syllable is stressed in duplicate?
The first syllable, du, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of duplicate?
Duplicate has the structure CCV/CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide duplicate into syllables?
By sound, djuː.plɪ.kət. By letters, as a spelling guide, du-pli-cate.