How Many Syllables In Expatriate?
4syllables
Expatriate has 4 syllables, ex-pa-tri-ate. It is a polysyllabic word.
expatriate
/ɪkˈspeɪ.tri.ət/ UK /ɪkˈspeɪ.tri.ət/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, pa.
Syllable Structure
VC/CCV/CCV/VC
Division By Sound
/ɪk.speɪ.tri.ət/
Division By Letters
ex-pa-tri-ate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Expatriate
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 | k | VC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | sp | eɪ | – | CCV | open |
| 3 | tr | i | – | CCV | open |
| 4 | – | ə | t | VC | closed |
Why Expatriate Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /sp/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /tr/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Two vowels meet between syllables 3 and 4, so syllable 4 has no onset.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /ɪkˈspeɪ.tri.ət/ | /ɪkˈspeɪ.tri.ət/ | 4 |
| Also | /ɪkˈspeɪ.tri.ɪt/ | 4 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in expatriate?
Expatriate has 4 syllables, ex-pa-tri-ate. In British English it is transcribed /ɪkˈspeɪ.tri.ət/.
Which syllable is stressed in expatriate?
The second syllable, pa, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of expatriate?
Expatriate has the structure VC/CCV/CCV/VC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide expatriate into syllables?
By sound, ɪk.speɪ.tri.ət. By letters, as a spelling guide, ex-pa-tri-ate.
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