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