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