How Many Syllables In Electorate?
4syllables
Electorate has 4 syllables, e-lec-to-rate. It is a polysyllabic word.
electorate
/ɪˈlek.tə.rət/ UK /ɪˈlek.tɚ.ət/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, lec.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪ.lek.tə.rət/
Division By Letters
e-lec-to-rate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Electorate
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | l | e | k | CVC | closed |
| 3 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | r | ə | t | CVC | closed |
Why Electorate Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ɪˈlek.tə.rət/ | /ɪˈlek.tɚ.ət/ | 4 |
| Also | /ɪˈlek.tə.rɪt/ | 4 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in electorate?
Electorate has 4 syllables, e-lec-to-rate. In British English it is transcribed /ɪˈlek.tə.rət/.
Which syllable is stressed in electorate?
The second syllable, lec, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of electorate?
Electorate has the structure V/CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide electorate into syllables?
By sound, ɪ.lek.tə.rət. By letters, as a spelling guide, e-lec-to-rate.