How Many Syllables In Predominate?
4syllables
Predominate has 4 syllables, pre-dom-i-nate. It is a polysyllabic word.
predominate
/prɪˈdɒm.ə.neɪt/ UK /prɪˈdɑː.mə.neɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, dom.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/prɪ.dɒm.ə.neɪt/
Division By Letters
pre-dom-i-nate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Predominate
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 | ɒ | m | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 4 | n | eɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Predominate 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 /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in predominate?
Predominate has 4 syllables, pre-dom-i-nate. In British English it is transcribed /prɪˈdɒm.ə.neɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in predominate?
The second syllable, dom, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of predominate?
Predominate has the structure CCV/CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide predominate into syllables?
By sound, prɪ.dɒm.ə.neɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, pre-dom-i-nate.