How Many Syllables In Prepare?
2syllables
Prepare has 2 syllables, pre-pare. It is a disyllabic word.
prepare
/prɪˈpeə/ UK /prɪˈper/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, pare.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV
Division By Sound
/prɪ.peə/
Division By Letters
pre-pare
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Prepare
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 | p | eə | – | CV | open |
Why Prepare Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /p/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in prepare?
Prepare has 2 syllables, pre-pare. In British English it is transcribed /prɪˈpeə/.
Which syllable is stressed in prepare?
The second syllable, pare, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of prepare?
Prepare has the structure CCV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide prepare into syllables?
By sound, prɪ.peə. By letters, as a spelling guide, pre-pare.