How Many Syllables In Gravitate?
3syllables
Gravitate has 3 syllables, grav-i-tate. It is a trisyllabic word.
gravitate
/ˈɡræv.ɪ.teɪt/ UK /ˈɡræv.ə.t̬eɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, grav.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɡræv.ɪ.teɪt/
Division By Letters
grav-i-tate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Gravitate
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 | ɡr | æ | v | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | t | eɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Gravitate Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /v/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in gravitate?
Gravitate has 3 syllables, grav-i-tate. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɡræv.ɪ.teɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in gravitate?
The first syllable, grav, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of gravitate?
Gravitate has the structure CCVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide gravitate into syllables?
By sound, ɡræv.ɪ.teɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, grav-i-tate.