How Many Syllables In Subordinate?
4syllables
Subordinate has 4 syllables, su-bor-di-nate. It is a polysyllabic word.
subordinate
/səˈbɔː.dɪ.nət/ UK /səˈbɔːr.də.nət/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, bor.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/sə.bɔː.dɪ.nət/
Division By Letters
su-bor-di-nate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Subordinate
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | s | ə | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | b | ɔː | – | CV | open |
| 3 | d | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 4 | n | ə | t | CVC | closed |
Why Subordinate Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /b/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adjective | /səˈbɔː.dɪ.nət/ | /səˈbɔːr.də.nət/ | 4 |
| Adjective | /səˈbɔː.dɪ.nɪt/ | 4 | |
| Verb | /səˈbɔː.dɪ.neɪt/ | /səˈbɔːr.də.neɪt/ | 4 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in subordinate?
Subordinate has 4 syllables, su-bor-di-nate. In British English it is transcribed /səˈbɔː.dɪ.nət/.
Which syllable is stressed in subordinate?
The second syllable, bor, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of subordinate?
Subordinate has the structure CV/CV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide subordinate into syllables?
By sound, sə.bɔː.dɪ.nət. By letters, as a spelling guide, su-bor-di-nate.