How Many Syllables In Schoolmate?
2syllables
Schoolmate has 2 syllables, school-mate. It is a disyllabic word.
schoolmate
/ˈskuːl.meɪt/ UK /ˈskuːl.meɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, school.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/skuːl.meɪt/
Division By Letters
school-mate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Schoolmate
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 | sk | uː | l | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | m | eɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Schoolmate Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in schoolmate?
Schoolmate has 2 syllables, school-mate. In British English it is transcribed /ˈskuːl.meɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in schoolmate?
The first syllable, school, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of schoolmate?
Schoolmate has the structure CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide schoolmate into syllables?
By sound, skuːl.meɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, school-mate.