How Many Syllables In Pollute?
2syllables
Pollute has 2 syllables, po-llute. It is a disyllabic word.
pollute
/pəˈluːt/ UK /pəˈluːt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, llute.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/pə.luːt/
Division By Letters
po-llute
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Pollute
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 | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | l | uː | t | CVC | closed |
Why Pollute Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in pollute?
Pollute has 2 syllables, po-llute. In British English it is transcribed /pəˈluːt/.
Which syllable is stressed in pollute?
The second syllable, llute, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of pollute?
Pollute has the structure CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide pollute into syllables?
By sound, pə.luːt. By letters, as a spelling guide, po-llute.