How Many Syllables In Partake?
2syllables
Partake has 2 syllables, par-take. It is a disyllabic word.
partake
/pɑːˈteɪk/ UK /pɑːrˈteɪk/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, take.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/pɑː.teɪk/
Division By Letters
par-take
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Partake
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | p | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | t | eɪ | k | CVC | closed |
Why Partake Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in partake?
Partake has 2 syllables, par-take. In British English it is transcribed /pɑːˈteɪk/.
Which syllable is stressed in partake?
The second syllable, take, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of partake?
Partake has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide partake into syllables?
By sound, pɑː.teɪk. By letters, as a spelling guide, par-take.