How Many Syllables In Insubordinate?
5syllables
Insubordinate has 5 syllables, in-su-bor-di-nate. It is a polysyllabic word.
insubordinate
/ˌɪn.səˈbɔː.də.neɪt/ UK /ˌɪn.səˈbɔːr.də.neɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, bor.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.sə.bɔː.də.neɪt/
Division By Letters
in-su-bor-di-nate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Insubordinate
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | – | ɪ | n | VC | closed |
| 2 | s | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | b | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 4 | d | ə | – | CV | open |
| 5 | n | eɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Insubordinate Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 4 and 5, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in insubordinate?
Insubordinate has 5 syllables, in-su-bor-di-nate. In British English it is transcribed /ˌɪn.səˈbɔː.də.neɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in insubordinate?
The third syllable, bor, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of insubordinate?
Insubordinate has the structure VC/CV/CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide insubordinate into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.sə.bɔː.də.neɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-su-bor-di-nate.
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