How Many Syllables In Relocate?
3syllables
Relocate has 3 syllables, re-lo-cate. It is a trisyllabic word.
relocate
/ˌriː.ləʊˈkeɪt/ UK /ˌriː.loʊˈkeɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, cate.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/riː.ləʊ.keɪt/
Division By Letters
re-lo-cate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Relocate
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | r | iː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | l | əʊ | – | CV | open |
| 3 primary stress | k | eɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Relocate Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in relocate?
Relocate has 3 syllables, re-lo-cate. In British English it is transcribed /ˌriː.ləʊˈkeɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in relocate?
The third syllable, cate, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of relocate?
Relocate has the structure CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide relocate into syllables?
By sound, riː.ləʊ.keɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, re-lo-cate.