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