How Many Syllables In Classmate?
2syllables
Classmate has 2 syllables, class-mate. It is a disyllabic word.
classmate
/ˈklɑːs.meɪt/ UK /ˈklæs.meɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, class.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/klɑːs.meɪt/
Division By Letters
class-mate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Classmate
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 | kl | ɑː | s | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | m | eɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Classmate 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 classmate?
Classmate has 2 syllables, class-mate. In British English it is transcribed /ˈklɑːs.meɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in classmate?
The first syllable, class, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of classmate?
Classmate has the structure CCVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide classmate into syllables?
By sound, klɑːs.meɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, class-mate.