How Many Syllables In Dislocate?
3syllables
Dislocate has 3 syllables, dis-lo-cate. It is a trisyllabic word.
dislocate
/ˈdɪs.lə.keɪt/ UK /ˈdɪs.loʊ.keɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, dis.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/dɪs.lə.keɪt/
Division By Letters
dis-lo-cate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Dislocate
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 | d | ɪ | s | CVC | closed |
| 2 | l | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | k | eɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Dislocate Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /s/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in dislocate?
Dislocate has 3 syllables, dis-lo-cate. In British English it is transcribed /ˈdɪs.lə.keɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in dislocate?
The first syllable, dis, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of dislocate?
Dislocate has the structure CVC/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide dislocate into syllables?
By sound, dɪs.lə.keɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, dis-lo-cate.