How Many Syllables In Frustrate?
2syllables
Frustrate has 2 syllables, fru-strate. It is a disyllabic word.
frustrate
/frʌˈstreɪt/ UK /ˈfrʌs.treɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, strate.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CCCVC
Division By Sound
/frʌ.streɪt/
Division By Letters
fru-strate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Frustrate
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | fr | ʌ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | str | eɪ | t | CCCVC | closed |
Why Frustrate Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /str/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in frustrate?
Frustrate has 2 syllables, fru-strate. In British English it is transcribed /frʌˈstreɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in frustrate?
The second syllable, strate, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of frustrate?
Frustrate has the structure CCV/CCCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide frustrate into syllables?
By sound, frʌ.streɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, fru-strate.