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