How Many Syllables In Create?
2syllables
Create has 2 syllables, creat-e. It is a disyllabic word.
create
/kriˈeɪt/ UK /kriˈeɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, e.
Syllable Structure
CCV/VC
Division By Sound
/kri.eɪt/
Division By Letters
creat-e
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Create
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | kr | i | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | – | eɪ | t | VC | closed |
Why Create Divides Here
- Two vowels meet between syllables 1 and 2, so syllable 2 has no onset.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in create?
Create has 2 syllables, creat-e. In British English it is transcribed /kriˈeɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in create?
The second syllable, e, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of create?
Create has the structure CCV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide create into syllables?
By sound, kri.eɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, creat-e.