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