How Many Syllables In Profligate?
3syllables
Profligate has 3 syllables, prof-li-gate. It is a trisyllabic word.
profligate
/ˈprɒf.lɪ.ɡət/ UK /ˈprɑː.flə.ɡət/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, prof.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/prɒf.lɪ.ɡət/
Division By Letters
prof-li-gate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Profligate
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 | ɒ | f | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | l | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | ɡ | ə | t | CVC | closed |
Why Profligate Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /f/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ɡ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in profligate?
Profligate has 3 syllables, prof-li-gate. In British English it is transcribed /ˈprɒf.lɪ.ɡət/.
Which syllable is stressed in profligate?
The first syllable, prof, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of profligate?
Profligate has the structure CCVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide profligate into syllables?
By sound, prɒf.lɪ.ɡət. By letters, as a spelling guide, prof-li-gate.