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