How Many Syllables In Enumerate?
4syllables
Enumerate has 4 syllables, e-nu-me-rate. It is a polysyllabic word.
enumerate
/ɪˈnjuː.mə.reɪt/ UK /ɪˈnuː.mə.reɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, nu.
Syllable Structure
V/CCV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪ.njuː.mə.reɪt/
Division By Letters
e-nu-me-rate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Enumerate
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 | nj | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | m | ə | – | CV | open |
| 4 | r | eɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Enumerate Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /nj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in enumerate?
Enumerate has 4 syllables, e-nu-me-rate. In British English it is transcribed /ɪˈnjuː.mə.reɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in enumerate?
The second syllable, nu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of enumerate?
Enumerate has the structure V/CCV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide enumerate into syllables?
By sound, ɪ.njuː.mə.reɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, e-nu-me-rate.