How Many Syllables In Irate?
2syllables
Irate has 2 syllables, i-rate. It is a disyllabic word.
irate
/aɪˈreɪt/ UK /aɪˈreɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, rate.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC
Division By Sound
/aɪ.reɪt/
Division By Letters
i-rate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Irate
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | aɪ | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | r | eɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Irate Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in irate?
Irate has 2 syllables, i-rate. In British English it is transcribed /aɪˈreɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in irate?
The second syllable, rate, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of irate?
Irate has the structure V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide irate into syllables?
By sound, aɪ.reɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, i-rate.