How Many Syllables In Eliminate?
4syllables
Eliminate has 4 syllables, e-lim-i-nate. It is a polysyllabic word.
eliminate
/ɪˈlɪm.ɪ.neɪt/ UK /ɪˈlɪm.ə.neɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, lim.
Syllable Structure
V/CVC/V/CVC
Division By Sound
/ɪ.lɪm.ɪ.neɪt/
Division By Letters
e-lim-i-nate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Eliminate
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | l | ɪ | m | CVC | closed |
| 3 | – | ɪ | – | V | open |
| 4 | n | eɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Eliminate Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Syllable 2 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɪ/, so it keeps a coda /m/.
- Between syllables 3 and 4, /n/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in eliminate?
Eliminate has 4 syllables, e-lim-i-nate. In British English it is transcribed /ɪˈlɪm.ɪ.neɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in eliminate?
The second syllable, lim, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of eliminate?
Eliminate has the structure V/CVC/V/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide eliminate into syllables?
By sound, ɪ.lɪm.ɪ.neɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, e-lim-i-nate.