How Many Syllables In Plebiscite?
3syllables
Plebiscite has 3 syllables, pleb-is-cite. It is a trisyllabic word.
plebiscite
/ˈpleb.ɪ.saɪt/ UK /ˈpleb.ə.saɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pleb.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/pleb.ɪ.saɪt/
Division By Letters
pleb-is-cite
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Plebiscite
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 | e | b | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 3 | s | aɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Plebiscite Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /s/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈpleb.ɪ.saɪt/ | /ˈpleb.ə.saɪt/ | 3 |
| Also | /ˈpleb.ɪ.sɪt/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in plebiscite?
Plebiscite has 3 syllables, pleb-is-cite. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpleb.ɪ.saɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in plebiscite?
The first syllable, pleb, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of plebiscite?
Plebiscite has the structure CCVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide plebiscite into syllables?
By sound, pleb.ɪ.saɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, pleb-is-cite.