How Many Syllables In Translate?
2syllables
Translate has 2 syllables, trans-late. It is a disyllabic word.
translate
/trænzˈleɪt/ UK /trænzˈleɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, late.
Syllable Structure
CCVCC/CVC
Division By Sound
/trænz.leɪt/
Division By Letters
trans-late
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Translate
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | tr | æ | nz | CCVCC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | l | eɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Translate Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in translate?
Translate has 2 syllables, trans-late. In British English it is transcribed /trænzˈleɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in translate?
The second syllable, late, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of translate?
Translate has the structure CCVCC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide translate into syllables?
By sound, trænz.leɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, trans-late.