How Many Syllables In Predetermine?
4syllables
Predetermine has 4 syllables, pre-de-ter-mine. It is a polysyllabic word.
predetermine
/ˌpriː.dɪˈtɜː.mən/ UK /ˌpriː.dɪˈtɝː.mən/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, ter.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/priː.dɪ.tɜː.mən/
Division By Letters
pre-de-ter-mine
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Predetermine
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | pr | iː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | d | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | t | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 4 | m | ə | n | CVC | closed |
Why Predetermine Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in predetermine?
Predetermine has 4 syllables, pre-de-ter-mine. In British English it is transcribed /ˌpriː.dɪˈtɜː.mən/.
Which syllable is stressed in predetermine?
The third syllable, ter, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of predetermine?
Predetermine has the structure CCV/CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide predetermine into syllables?
By sound, priː.dɪ.tɜː.mən. By letters, as a spelling guide, pre-de-ter-mine.
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