How Many Syllables In Inculcate?
3syllables
Inculcate has 3 syllables, in-cul-cate. It is a trisyllabic word.
inculcate
/ˈɪn.kʌl.keɪt/ UK /ɪnˈkʌl.keɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, in.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.kʌl.keɪt/
Division By Letters
in-cul-cate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Inculcate
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 | n | VC | closed |
| 2 | k | ʌ | l | CVC | closed |
| 3 | k | eɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Inculcate Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in inculcate?
Inculcate has 3 syllables, in-cul-cate. In British English it is transcribed /ˈɪn.kʌl.keɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in inculcate?
The first syllable, in, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of inculcate?
Inculcate has the structure VC/CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide inculcate into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.kʌl.keɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-cul-cate.