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