How Many Syllables In Prefabricate?
4syllables
Prefabricate has 4 syllables, pre-fab-ri-cate. It is a polysyllabic word.
prefabricate
/ˌpriːˈfæb.rɪ.keɪt/ UK /ˌpriːˈfæb.rɪ.keɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, fab.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/priː.fæb.rɪ.keɪt/
Division By Letters
pre-fab-ri-cate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Prefabricate
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 primary stress | f | æ | b | CVC | closed |
| 3 | r | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 4 | k | eɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Prefabricate Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /b/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in prefabricate?
Prefabricate has 4 syllables, pre-fab-ri-cate. In British English it is transcribed /ˌpriːˈfæb.rɪ.keɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in prefabricate?
The second syllable, fab, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of prefabricate?
Prefabricate has the structure CCV/CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide prefabricate into syllables?
By sound, priː.fæb.rɪ.keɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, pre-fab-ri-cate.
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