How Many Syllables In Curate?
2syllables
Curate has 2 syllables, cu-rate. It is a disyllabic word.
curate
/ˈkjʊə.rət/ UK /ˈkjʊr.ət/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, cu.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/kjʊə.rət/
Division By Letters
cu-rate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Curate
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 | kj | ʊə | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | r | ə | t | CVC | closed |
Why Curate Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /r/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ˈkjʊə.rət/ | /ˈkjʊr.ət/ | 2 |
| Also | /ˈkjʊə.rɪt/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in curate?
Curate has 2 syllables, cu-rate. In British English it is transcribed /ˈkjʊə.rət/.
Which syllable is stressed in curate?
The first syllable, cu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of curate?
Curate has the structure CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide curate into syllables?
By sound, kjʊə.rət. By letters, as a spelling guide, cu-rate.