How Many Syllables In Resonate?
3syllables
Resonate has 3 syllables, res-o-nate. It is a trisyllabic word.
resonate
/ˈrez.ə.neɪt/ UK /ˈrez.ə.neɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, res.
Syllable Structure
CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/rez.ə.neɪt/
Division By Letters
res-o-nate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Resonate
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 | r | e | z | CVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | n | eɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Resonate Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /e/, so it keeps a coda /z/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in resonate?
Resonate has 3 syllables, res-o-nate. In British English it is transcribed /ˈrez.ə.neɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in resonate?
The first syllable, res, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of resonate?
Resonate has the structure CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide resonate into syllables?
By sound, rez.ə.neɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, res-o-nate.