How Many Syllables In Narrate?
2syllables
Narrate has 2 syllables, na-rrate. It is a disyllabic word.
narrate
/nəˈreɪt/ UK /ˈner.eɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, rrate.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/nə.reɪt/
Division By Letters
na-rrate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Narrate
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | n | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | r | eɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Narrate 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 narrate?
Narrate has 2 syllables, na-rrate. In British English it is transcribed /nəˈreɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in narrate?
The second syllable, rrate, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of narrate?
Narrate has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide narrate into syllables?
By sound, nə.reɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, na-rrate.