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