How Many Syllables In Inaugurate?
4syllables
Inaugurate has 4 syllables, i-nau-gu-rate. It is a polysyllabic word.
inaugurate
/ɪˈnɔː.ɡjə.reɪt/ UK /ɪˈnɔː.ɡjə.reɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, nau.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪ.nɔː.ɡjə.reɪt/
Division By Letters
i-nau-gu-rate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Inaugurate
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 | n | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | ɡj | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 4 | r | eɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Inaugurate Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ɡj/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in inaugurate?
Inaugurate has 4 syllables, i-nau-gu-rate. In British English it is transcribed /ɪˈnɔː.ɡjə.reɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in inaugurate?
The second syllable, nau, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of inaugurate?
Inaugurate has the structure V/CV/CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide inaugurate into syllables?
By sound, ɪ.nɔː.ɡjə.reɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, i-nau-gu-rate.