How Many Syllables In Advocate?
3syllables
Advocate has 3 syllables, ad-vo-cate. It is a trisyllabic word.
advocate
/ˈæd.və.kət/ UK /ˈæd.və.kət/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ad.
Syllable Structure
VC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/æd.və.kət/
Division By Letters
ad-vo-cate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Advocate
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 | – | æ | d | VC | closed |
| 2 | v | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | k | ə | t | CVC | closed |
Why Advocate Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /æ/, so it keeps a coda /d/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noun | /ˈæd.və.kət/ | /ˈæd.və.kət/ | 3 |
| Noun | /ˈæd.və.kɪt/ | 3 | |
| Verb | /ˈæd.və.keɪt/ | /ˈæd.və.keɪt/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in advocate?
Advocate has 3 syllables, ad-vo-cate. In British English it is transcribed /ˈæd.və.kət/.
Which syllable is stressed in advocate?
The first syllable, ad, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of advocate?
Advocate has the structure VC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide advocate into syllables?
By sound, æd.və.kət. By letters, as a spelling guide, ad-vo-cate.