How Many Syllables In Plagiarize?
3syllables
Plagiarize has 3 syllables, pla-gia-rize. It is a trisyllabic word.
plagiarize
/ˈpleɪ.dʒə.raɪz/ UK /ˈpleɪ.dʒə.raɪz/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pla.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/pleɪ.dʒə.raɪz/
Division By Letters
pla-gia-rize
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Plagiarize
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 | pl | eɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | dʒ | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | r | aɪ | z | CVC | closed |
Why Plagiarize Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /dʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in plagiarize?
Plagiarize has 3 syllables, pla-gia-rize. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpleɪ.dʒə.raɪz/.
Which syllable is stressed in plagiarize?
The first syllable, pla, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of plagiarize?
Plagiarize has the structure CCV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide plagiarize into syllables?
By sound, pleɪ.dʒə.raɪz. By letters, as a spelling guide, pla-gia-rize.