How Many Syllables In Interrogate?
4syllables
Interrogate has 4 syllables, in-terr-o-gate. It is a polysyllabic word.
interrogate
/ɪnˈter.ə.ɡeɪt/ UK /ɪnˈter.ə.ɡeɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, terr.
Syllable Structure
VC/CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪn.ter.ə.ɡeɪt/
Division By Letters
in-terr-o-gate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Interrogate
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 | n | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | t | e | r | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 4 | ɡ | eɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Interrogate Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /r/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /ɡ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in interrogate?
Interrogate has 4 syllables, in-terr-o-gate. In British English it is transcribed /ɪnˈter.ə.ɡeɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in interrogate?
The second syllable, terr, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of interrogate?
Interrogate has the structure VC/CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide interrogate into syllables?
By sound, ɪn.ter.ə.ɡeɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, in-terr-o-gate.