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