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