How Many Syllables In Eradicate?
4syllables
Eradicate has 4 syllables, e-rad-i-cate. It is a polysyllabic word.
eradicate
/ɪˈræd.ɪ.keɪt/ UK /ɪˈræd.ə.keɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, rad.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪ.ræd.ɪ.keɪt/
Division By Letters
e-rad-i-cate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Eradicate
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 | r | æ | d | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 4 | k | eɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Eradicate Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /d/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in eradicate?
Eradicate has 4 syllables, e-rad-i-cate. In British English it is transcribed /ɪˈræd.ɪ.keɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in eradicate?
The second syllable, rad, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of eradicate?
Eradicate has the structure V/CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide eradicate into syllables?
By sound, ɪ.ræd.ɪ.keɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, e-rad-i-cate.