How Many Syllables In Dictate?
2syllables
Dictate has 2 syllables, dic-tate. It is a disyllabic word.
dictate
/dɪkˈteɪt/ UK /dɪkˈteɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tate.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVC
Division By Sound
/dɪk.teɪt/
Division By Letters
dic-tate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Dictate
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | d | ɪ | k | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | t | eɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Dictate Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in dictate?
Dictate has 2 syllables, dic-tate. In British English it is transcribed /dɪkˈteɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in dictate?
The second syllable, tate, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of dictate?
Dictate has the structure CVC/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide dictate into syllables?
By sound, dɪk.teɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, dic-tate.