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