How Many Syllables In Irradiate?
4syllables
Irradiate has 4 syllables, i-rra-diat-e. It is a polysyllabic word.
irradiate
/ɪˈreɪ.di.eɪt/ UK /ɪˈreɪ.di.eɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, rra.
Syllable Structure
V/CV/CV/VC
Division By Sound
/ɪ.reɪ.di.eɪt/
Division By Letters
i-rra-diat-e
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Irradiate
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 | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | r | eɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | d | i | – | CV | open |
| 4 | – | eɪ | t | VC | closed |
Why Irradiate Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 3 and 4, so syllable 4 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in irradiate?
Irradiate has 4 syllables, i-rra-diat-e. In British English it is transcribed /ɪˈreɪ.di.eɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in irradiate?
The second syllable, rra, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of irradiate?
Irradiate has the structure V/CV/CV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide irradiate into syllables?
By sound, ɪ.reɪ.di.eɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, i-rra-diat-e.