How Many Syllables In Predator?
3syllables
Predator has 3 syllables, pred-a-tor. It is a trisyllabic word.
predator
/ˈpred.ə.tə/ UK /ˈpred.ə.t̬ɚ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pred.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/pred.ə.tə/
Division By Letters
pred-a-tor
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Predator
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 | pr | e | d | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | t | ə | – | CV | open |
Why Predator Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /d/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in predator?
Predator has 3 syllables, pred-a-tor. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpred.ə.tə/.
Which syllable is stressed in predator?
The first syllable, pred, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of predator?
Predator has the structure CCVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide predator into syllables?
By sound, pred.ə.tə. By letters, as a spelling guide, pred-a-tor.