How Many Syllables In Fumigate?
3syllables
Fumigate has 3 syllables, fu-mi-gate. It is a trisyllabic word.
fumigate
/ˈfjuː.mɪ.ɡeɪt/ UK /ˈfjuː.mə.ɡeɪt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, fu.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/fjuː.mɪ.ɡeɪt/
Division By Letters
fu-mi-gate
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Fumigate
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 | fj | uː | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | m | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 3 | ɡ | eɪ | t | CVC | closed |
Why Fumigate Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /m/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ɡ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in fumigate?
Fumigate has 3 syllables, fu-mi-gate. In British English it is transcribed /ˈfjuː.mɪ.ɡeɪt/.
Which syllable is stressed in fumigate?
The first syllable, fu, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of fumigate?
Fumigate has the structure CCV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide fumigate into syllables?
By sound, fjuː.mɪ.ɡeɪt. By letters, as a spelling guide, fu-mi-gate.