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