How Many Syllables In Karate?
3syllables
Karate has 3 syllables, ka-ra-te. It is a trisyllabic word.
karate
/kəˈrɑː.ti/ UK /kəˈrɑː.t̬i/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, ra.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV
Division By Sound
/kə.rɑː.ti/
Division By Letters
ka-ra-te
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Karate
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | k | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | r | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | t | i | – | CV | open |
Why Karate Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in karate?
Karate has 3 syllables, ka-ra-te. In British English it is transcribed /kəˈrɑː.ti/.
Which syllable is stressed in karate?
The second syllable, ra, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of karate?
Karate has the structure CV/CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide karate into syllables?
By sound, kə.rɑː.ti. By letters, as a spelling guide, ka-ra-te.