How Many Syllables In Truncate?
2syllables
Truncate has 2 syllables, trun-cate. It is a disyllabic word.
truncate
/trʌŋˈkeɪt/ UK /ˈtrʌŋ.keɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, cate.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/trʌŋ.keɪt/
Division By Letters
trun-cate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Truncate
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 | ʌ | ŋ | CCVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | k | eɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Truncate Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in truncate?
Truncate has 2 syllables, trun-cate. In British English it is transcribed /trʌŋˈkeɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in truncate?
The second syllable, cate, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of truncate?
Truncate has the structure CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide truncate into syllables?
By sound, trʌŋ.keɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, trun-cate.