How Many Syllables In Predicament?
4syllables
Predicament has 4 syllables, pre-dic-a-ment. It is a polysyllabic word.
predicament
/prɪˈdɪk.ə.mənt/ UK /prɪˈdɪk.ə.mənt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, dic.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC/V/CVCC
Division By Sound
/prɪ.dɪk.ə.mənt/
Division By Letters
pre-dic-a-ment
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Predicament
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | pr | ɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | d | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 4 | m | ə | nt | CVCC | closed |
Why Predicament Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in predicament?
Predicament has 4 syllables, pre-dic-a-ment. In British English it is transcribed /prɪˈdɪk.ə.mənt/.
Which syllable is stressed in predicament?
The second syllable, dic, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of predicament?
Predicament has the structure CCV/CVC/V/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide predicament into syllables?
By sound, prɪ.dɪk.ə.mənt. By letters, as a spelling guide, pre-dic-a-ment.