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