How Many Syllables In Premeditate?
4syllables
Premeditate has 4 syllables, pre-med-i-tate. It is a polysyllabic word.
premeditate
/prɪˈmed.ə.teɪt/ UK /prɪˈmed.ə.teɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, med.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/prɪ.med.ə.teɪt/
Division By Letters
pre-med-i-tate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Premeditate
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 | m | e | d | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 4 | t | eɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Premeditate Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /d/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in premeditate?
Premeditate has 4 syllables, pre-med-i-tate. In British English it is transcribed /prɪˈmed.ə.teɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in premeditate?
The second syllable, med, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of premeditate?
Premeditate has the structure CCV/CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide premeditate into syllables?
By sound, prɪ.med.ə.teɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, pre-med-i-tate.
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