How Many Syllables In Vaccinate?
3syllables
Vaccinate has 3 syllables, vacc-i-nate. It is a trisyllabic word.
vaccinate
/ˈvæk.sɪ.neɪt/ UK /ˈvæk.sə.neɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, vacc.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/væk.sɪ.neɪt/
Division By Letters
vacc-i-nate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Vaccinate
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 | v | æ | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 | s | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | n | eɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Vaccinate Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /k/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in vaccinate?
Vaccinate has 3 syllables, vacc-i-nate. In British English it is transcribed /ˈvæk.sɪ.neɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in vaccinate?
The first syllable, vacc, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of vaccinate?
Vaccinate has the structure CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide vaccinate into syllables?
By sound, væk.sɪ.neɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, vacc-i-nate.