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