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