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