How Many Syllables In Flatmate?
2syllables
Flatmate has 2 syllables, flat-mate. It is a disyllabic word.
flatmate
/ˈflæt.meɪt/ UK /ˈflæt.meɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, flat.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/flæt.meɪt/
Division By Letters
flat-mate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Flatmate
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 | fl | æ | t | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | m | eɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Flatmate Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in flatmate?
Flatmate has 2 syllables, flat-mate. In British English it is transcribed /ˈflæt.meɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in flatmate?
The first syllable, flat, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of flatmate?
Flatmate has the structure CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide flatmate into syllables?
By sound, flæt.meɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, flat-mate.