How Many Syllables In Prostrate?
2syllables
Prostrate has 2 syllables, pros-trate. It is a disyllabic word.
prostrate
/ˈprɒs.treɪt/ UK /ˈprɑː.streɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pros.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CCVC
Division By Sound
/prɒs.treɪt/
Division By Letters
pros-trate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Prostrate
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 | s | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | tr | eɪ | t | CCVC | closed |
Why Prostrate Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in prostrate?
Prostrate has 2 syllables, pros-trate. In British English it is transcribed /ˈprɒs.treɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in prostrate?
The first syllable, pros, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of prostrate?
Prostrate has the structure CCVC/CCVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide prostrate into syllables?
By sound, prɒs.treɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, pros-trate.